Written question asked by Andy Reed (Labour) on Monday, 7 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 December 2009. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 December 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Bermuda

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to support the government of Bermuda in tackling gun crime; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Under the Bermuda Constitution, the governor has responsibility for the police. He is working closely with the Bermuda police service and the Bermuda Government to help the police tackle rising gun crime. Three overseas police forces have offered their experience and advice: a force in Florida, the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the Washington DC area and West Midlands police in the UK. All three offers have been accepted by Bermuda and will be put to the best possible use.

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