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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Kimball (Conservative). It was answered on Thursday, 23 March 2006.


Police: Female Officers

Question
My Lords, I thank the Minister for that reply. Without being slightly churlish, however, I feel that it lacks a certain sympathy. All the speculation about amalgamation is unsettling for lady officers. They play a vital part in the work of the force, and it is time that the question of amalgamation was laid to rest so that they can get on with the business of arresting criminals.
Answer

My Lords, I assure the noble Lord that we understand that any change of any institution is unsettling for officers, no more so for women than for men. We have real progress in female advancement through the service. We hope that, if the reorganisation goes well, there will be even greater opportunities for a more equitable balance between male and female officers.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
680 c350-1 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Women Police Resignations Reorganisation
Link
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