Written question asked by David Burnside (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 20 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 November 2001. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Monday, 26 November 2001 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what colours will be used in the new uniform of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, excluding those used in the badge.

Answer: David Burnside: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what colours will be used in the new uniform of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, excluding those used in the badge. [17470] Jane Kennedy: The Report of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland (the Patten report) recommended that the colour of the current police uniform should be retained (Recommendation 154). The Government have accepted this recommendation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17470; 375 c588W;375 c590W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Northern Ireland Police Police Service of Northern Ireland Uniforms
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk