Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Monday, 3 September 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 September 2007. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 10 September 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Police: Ports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will ensure consultation is held with the federations and representative bodies of the constables and other ranks of (a) Port of Tilbury police, (b) Port of Dover police, (c) Belfast Harbour police, (d) Northern Ireland airport police and (e) all other port and harbour police prior to the publication of the legislation creating a police or border force outlined in the Prime Minister's statement on proposed legislation; and if she will make a statement.