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Written question asked by Max Madden (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 October 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 October 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
By what authority (a) members of visiting forces and (b) US security police officers arrest and detain United Kingdom citizens on public highways for (i) theft and (ii) other alleged offences against United Kingdom law. - Will write and place copy in Library.
Answer

Mr. Madden: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence by what authority (a) members of visiting forces and (b) US security police officers arrest and detain United Kingdom citizens on public highways for (i) theft and (ii) other alleged offences against United Kingdom law. [41328] Mr. Soames: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41328; 282 c1095W;282 c1093W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Police Powers