Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 March 2006. It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 March 2006 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Police College (Cookstown)

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on his proposals for the capital funding of the planned new police college in Cookstown.

Answer: The Government recognise fully the important role that training plays in the delivery of a policing service to the community and fully supports Patten's recommendation for a new police training college.The Government are committed to the funding of a new police college and has agreed to provide up to £90 million of capital funding for that purpose. This will allow the main elements of PSNI training to move to the new site at Cookstown.The Department will continue to work closely with the Police College Project Board to prepare detailed plans based on the substantial funding commitments we have made, while ensuring that work on construction can begin as soon as possible.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 59699; 444 c415W;444 c415W
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Construction Finance Facilities Police Service of Northern Ireland Training
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk