HL Deb 16 July 2004 vol 663 cc163-4WA
Lord Elton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

From how many sources the British Transport Police derives its income. [HL3604]

Lord Davies of Oldham:

The British Transport Police has three main sources of income:

  • Police service agreements held with the rail industry (train operating companies, freight operating companies, Network Rail and London Underground Limited) for the provision of core policing services.
  • Grants from the Government for specific projects including: Airwave (the national police radio system); Street Crime Initiative; and anti-terrorist vehicles and equipment.
  • Ad hoc income from the rail industry and other bodies, to include the Royal Train, cost recovery (for example, Home Office DNA expansion programme), and other incidental income (for example, secondment reimbursement).

Lord Elton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

In the most recent financial year for which figures are available, what percentage of the income due to the British Transport Police was received respectively (a) more than three months; (b) more than six months; and (c) more than 12 months; after the due date. [HL3605]

Lord Davies of Oldham:

The following information has been provided by the British Transport Police:

  • during 2003–04, 2.5 per cent of income was received after the due date for payment of invoices;
  • the breakdown requested at (a), (b) and (c) could only be provided at disproportionate cost.

Lord Elton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

In the most recent financial year for which figures are available, what was the cost to British Transport Police occasioned by (a) the late payment of income due to it; and (b) the steps necessary to be taken by it to secure its eventual receipt. [HL3606]

Lord Davies of Oldham:

BTP out-sources some of its financial processes, including credit control and invoicing, to Lease Portfolio Management Limited. The cost to BTP is £143,000 per annum.