Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Monday, 12 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 March 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 26 March 2001 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent assessment he has made of (a) the contribution made of Belfast Harbour Police to combating (i) organised crime, (ii) incidental theft, (iii) bootlegging and (iv) illegal immigration and (b) the extent that these forces have been able to (1) collaborate with (2) and complement the work of (A) the Customs and Excise, (B) the Immigration Service and (C) the Special Branch; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent assessment he has made of (a) the contribution made of Belfast Harbour police to combating (i) organised crime, (ii) incidental theft, (iii) bootlegging and (iv) illegal immigration and (b) the extent that these forces have been able to (1) collaborate with (2) and complement the work of (A) the Customs and Excise, (B) the Immigration Service and (C) the Special Branch; and if he will make a statement. [153923] Mr. Ingram: Responsibility for Belfast Harbour police now rests with the Northern Ireland Assembly under the control of the Department for Regional Development. It is therefore no longer a matter for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 153923; 365 c487W;365 c489-90W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Crime prevention Customs and Excise Crime Undocumented migrants Theft Smuggling Immigration Service Ports Directorate Special Branch Belfast Harbour Police Belfast Harbour
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