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Written question asked by Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 13 December 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 December 2010. It was answered by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Monday, 20 December 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence Police

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much his Department has spent on the establishment of a permanent base for Ministry of Defence Police at the St Fergus gas terminal.
Answer

The Ministry of Defence Police deployment is fully funded by the gas companies through an arrangement with the Office for Gas and Electricity Market under provisions contained within the Counter Terrorism Act 2008. Costs are reimbursed to the Ministry of Defence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31144; 520 c991W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Ministry of Defence Police
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk