Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 10 May 2002. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Friday, 10 May 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how he will inform the public of the allocation of the power to detain and use force to non-police personnel; what the projected cost is of providing this information; and if he will make a statement. - Including ref to Police Reform Bill (Lords) 2001/02 and Police Act 1996.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how he will inform the public of the allocation of the power to detain and use force to non-police personnel; what the projected cost is of providing this information; and if he will make a statement. [44964] Mr. Denham: Clause 35 (4) of the Police Reform Bill proposes that a police authority must include in their annual policing plan any proposals they have to employ, accredit or give powers to police support staff or members of Community Safety Accreditation Schemes. These plans are published. Under the Police Act 1996, police authorities are already required to issue an annual policing plan each year and, so, any additional information can be included in the plan at minimal cost.

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