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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 July 2004. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Monday, 5 July 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance he has issued to police authorities and chief constables regarding the type of uniform to be worn in the presence of royalty.
Answer

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance he has issued to police authorities and chief constables regarding the type of uniform to be worn in the presence of royalty. [178254] Ms Blears: The Home Secretary has not issued guidance on the type of uniform to be worn in the presence of Royalty. The wearing of police uniforms is an operational matter, and is a decision for Chief Officers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178254; 423 c559W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Police Royal family Uniforms
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk