Written question asked by Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Thursday, 18 June 2026 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Police Service of Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what role he has in (i) the Chief Constable of the PSNI requesting and (ii) other UK Police forces supplying, mutual aid to the PSNI.
- Answer
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The provision of Mutual Aid between constabularies in the UK is routine and is coordinated by the National Police Coordination Centre (NPoCC) which is a body of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). There is no role for the Secretary of State.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 8980
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Police Police Service of Northern Ireland
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- 2026-06-18 12:18:11 +0100
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