Written question asked by Lord Palmer (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 26 June 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 July 2019. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Friday, 5 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
British Transport Police
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government who is (1) accountable for the British Transport Police, and (2) responsible for making operational decisions regarding the deployment of British Transport Police officers on passenger trains across the UK.
- Answer
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The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA), an arm’s length body of the Department, is responsible for setting the BTP’s strategy, policing plans and budget, holding the BTP force to account, and ensuring its effectiveness and efficiency. The Chief Constable of the BTP is responsible for making operational decisions on the deployment of BTP officers on the rail network across England, Scotland and Wales.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL16707
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Accountability Deployment British Transport Police
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- 2019-07-05 12:33:40 +0100
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