Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2004. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 February 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what Government criteria there are for (a) siting of police cells, (b) the number of police cells and (c) conditions of police cells.

Answer: Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what Government criteria there are for (a) siting of police cells, (b) the number of police cells and (c) conditions of police cells. [153771] Ms Blears: The number and siting of police cells is a local operational matter for the Chief Constable and the Police Authority. The conditions of police cells are subject to National and European legislation such as the Health and Safety Act, the Disability Discrimination Act and the Human Rights Act. The Home Office has issued the Police Design Buildings guidance and intends producing a Design Quality Guide. Police Authorities and forces are also advised on building projects by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE).

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