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Written question asked by Philip Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 12 September 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 September 2016. It was answered by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 September 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Uniforms

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effect on the self-esteem of female police officers of having to wear a uniform.

Answer

Decisions on uniform requirements for different roles within their force are for Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs).

The police remain operationally independent and it is for Chief Constables and PCCs locally to decide how to best equip their staff.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45996
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Women Police Uniforms
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk