§ 19. Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment she has made of this year's police pay settlement on RUC neighbourhood policing and other commitments. [87734]
§ Mr. IngramThe Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 gives the responsibility for, and control of, all the resources required to deliver a policing service to the Chief Constable. It is for him, in conjunction with the Police Authority, to decide upon priorities and allocate resources in line with the Policing Plan. One of the objectives of this is to work in partnership with local communities and other agencies, to improve the quality of service delivered by the police to all the people of Northern Ireland.