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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 December 2022. It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 December 2022 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Footwear

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer on 2 December 2022 to Question 95914 on Police: Footwear, whether her Department considers boots or similar footwear to be necessary equipment for a front line police officer to carry out their job effectively.

Answer

It is an operational matter for Chief Constables to ensure that the police are provided with the correct equipment and resources they need, including appropriate footwear, in order to carry out their job effectively.

Determinations made under the Police Regulations 2003 provide that chief officers shall determine what uniform and equipment is provided.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110800
Session
2022-23
Related items
Police: Footwear
Friday, 2 December 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Footwear Police Uniforms
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk