§ Mr. Peter RobinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many RUC Officers who have held the position of(a) Divisional Commander of Traffic Branch, (b) Head of Traffic Branch and (c) Head of Traffic Policy Branch since 1969 (i) have and (ii) have not been given Sovereign Awards. [100272]
§ Mr. IngramSince 1969, eight officers have held the position of Divisional Commander Traffic, six have received sovereign awards. Three officers have served as Head of Traffic Policy, one has received an award. Eleven Officers have been Head of Traffic Regions, two have received an award. It should be noted that not all of the officers received their sovereign awards while holding positions in Traffic Branch.