Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 June 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 June 2001. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what account will be taken of the results of the review of ports policing being conducted by the Department of Transport in preparation of the proposed Police Bill; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Andrew Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what account will be taken of the results of the review of ports policing being conducted by the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions in preparation of the proposed Police Bill; and if he will make a statement. [421] Mr. Denham: The review of ports policing presently being conducted by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions is due to report its findings in October 2001. Until the recommendations of the Review are published I am unable to comment on whether they will impact on preparation of the proposed Police Bill.

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