Written question asked by David Burnside (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 16 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether it is his intention that all polling stations in the forthcoming local government elections on 5th May and at the next General Election in Northern Ireland should be guarded by uniformed police officers.

Answer: David Burnside: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether it is his intention that all polling stations in the forthcoming local government elections on 5 May and at the next general election in Northern Ireland should be guarded by uniformed police officers. [223173] Mr. Pearson: The Police Service of Northern Ireland is committed to providing the appropriate level of support to the chief electoral officer in his management of the electoral process in Northern Ireland. This support will be based on individual threat assessments conducted on behalf of district commanders, with whom the operational decisions for deployments lie.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1298W;432 c1295W; 223173
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Elections General elections Local government Northern Ireland Police Polling stations Security
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk