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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Andrew MacKay (Conservative). It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 December 2009 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Police Recruitment

Question
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of police recruitment in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Since the introduction of the temporary recruitment provisions in November 2001, there have been 3,751 appointments to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Catholic composition within PSNI regulars currently stands at 27.69 per cent. We remain on track to reach the target of 30 per cent. Catholic composition by March 2011.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
502 c949-50 
306252 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Recruitment Police Service of Northern Ireland
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk