Written question asked by David Burnside (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 24 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether an official record exists of (a) competition trophies, (b) presentations to Station Parties and (c) other items belonging to the (i) Royal Ulster Constabulary, (ii) Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve and (iii) associated bodies at the time of their inclusion within the Police Service of Northern Ireland; and where those items are located.

Answer: David Burnside: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether an official record exists of (a) competition trophies, (b) presentations to Station Parties and (c) other items belonging to the (i) Royal Ulster Constabulary, (ii) Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve and (iii) associated bodies at the time of their inclusion within the Police Service of Northern Ireland; and where those items are located. [176332] Mr. Pearson: The Police Service of Northern Ireland have advised me that all sporting trophies presented to the RUC or RUC Reserve are the property of the Athletic Association and that no official police records of such trophies exist. No official records exists of presentations to Station Parties or of other items belonging to the RUC or RUC Reserve and of their location. Such a list could be compiled only at disproportionate expense.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 176332; 422 c352W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Gifts and endowments Northern Ireland Police Location Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve forces Sports Royal Ulster Constabulary
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