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Written question asked by Jeffrey M Donaldson (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 26 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Friday, 11 May 2001 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the timescale is for the proposed disbandment of the full-time RUC Reserve.
Answer

Mr. Donaldson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the time scale is for the proposed disbandment of the full-time RUC Reserve. [159866] Mr. Ingram: The process of phasing out the full-time Reserve will not begin before the first recruits to the Police Service of Northern Ireland complete their training early in 2002. The precise timing will depend on the prevailing security situation and policing requirements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
368 c506W;368 c508W; 159866
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Police Reform Royal Ulster Constabulary
Link
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