Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Friday, 17 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 October 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Monday, 18 October 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, which Government Department is responsible for the funding of (a) building, (b) maintenance and (c) refurbishment of Police Service of Northern Ireland property.

Answer: Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which Government Department is responsible for the funding of (a) building, (b) maintenance and (c) refurbishment of Police Service of Northern Ireland property. [189771] Mr. Pearson: Under section 6 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 the Northern Ireland Policing Board is empowered to provide and maintain buildings and equipment for police purposes. The Chief Constable exercises these powers on behalf of the Policing Board. Each financial year the Secretary of State makes a grant available to the Policing Board for police purposes.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c515W; 189771
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Buildings Finance Property Police Service of Northern Ireland Repairs and maintenance
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk