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Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Friday, 23 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 November 2018. It was answered by Nick Hurd (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 on behalf of the Home Office.


Humberside Police: National Police Air Service

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many times Humberside Police force has received support from the National Police Air Service.

Answer

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is a collaboration of English and Welsh Police Forces. The NPAS Strategic Board, comprised of Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners, are responsible for overseeing the service.

NPAS publish an annual report outlining the service’s performance and financial position. The Home Office does not collect performance information on NPAS.

As set out in a study published by HM Inspector of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) in November 2017 NPAS are operating 19 helicopters from 15 bases. In addition they are purchasing four fixed wing aircraft. The HMICFRS study provides information concerning NPAS deployments by force area for 2016 however these exclude Humberside given the force joined NPAS in September 2016.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
195045
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Humberside Police National Police Air Service
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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