Written question asked by Jimmy Wray (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2002. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Monday, 22 July 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many extra police officers have been drafted into London after the events of 11th September.

Answer: Mr. Wray: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many extra police officers have been drafted into London after the events of 11 September. [28935] Mr. Denham: The Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis informs me that no officers were drafted into London from other forces following the events of September 11. However, officers from all London boroughs were deployed to meet security needs. Crime statistics published on 12 July (Home Office Statistical Bulletin 07/02) showed that, in the period following this redeployment of officers, there were falls in recorded burglary in Westminster and rises in outer London boroughs. A less marked effect was seen in relation to levels of vehicle crime, but there was no noticeable impact on robbery in Westminster during the same period. Operational deployment is a matter for the Commissioner.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 28935; 389 c830W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Crime prevention Deployment Greater London Police Terrorism Security
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