Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Monday, 25 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 February 1999. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Monday, 1 February 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will assess the advantages and disadvantages of putting CID officers into uniform for part of the working week.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will assess the advantages and disadvantages of putting CID officers into uniform for part of the working week. [68052] Mr. Boateng: It is an operational matter for chief constables whether they make provision available for transfer of officers between Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and uniform duties, and the rotation of staff within specialisms, to allow for career development leading to a wider experience of policing.

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