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Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 December 2010. It was answered by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 December 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


RAF Welford

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what powers the unarmed guards assigned to duties at the US base at RAF Welford have.
Answer

All Ministry of Defence (MOD) Guard Service personnel have the power to make a citizen's arrest.In addition to this, MOD Guard Service at RAF Welford also have a power of arrest as a crown servant under the RAF Welford bye-laws. These are authorised by the appropriate authority, who in this case is the RAF Station Commander at Welford.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28506; 520 c225W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
RAF Welford
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk