Written question asked by Roger Williams (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2004. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Monday, 15 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the Independent Police Complaint Commission's ability to (a) carry out and (b) oversee independent inquiries into complaints of police malpractice. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Roger Williams: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the Independent Police Complaint Commission's ability to (a) carry out and (b) oversee independent inquiries into complaints of police malpractice. [197748] Ms Blears: I am very pleased with the start made by the Independent Police Complaint Commission which has launched 17 independent investigations since it became operational on 1 April 2004. I have every confidence in them and I am satisfied that their funding for the first year, which has enabled them to recruit 72 independent investigative staff, is at an appropriate level.

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