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Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 February 2003. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 February 2003.


Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question
On what dates did the Chief Constable announce the disbandment of the Police Service of Northern Ireland band; what is the reason for this decision; what is the projected financial saving as a result of this decision; and how many police officers this decision will release for other policing duties; and what contribution the Police Service of Northern Ireland band made to community relations in Northern Ireland; where the band was performing on 16 December 2002; what proposals there are for the disposal of the band instruments; and how the decision to disband has been received in Northern Ireland. [HL 1518] [HL 1519]. - Inc figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 1518; 644 c165WA
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Community relations Finance Northern Ireland Police Music Police Service of Northern Ireland Musical instruments Operating costs
Contains statistics
Yes