§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent discussions he has held with the Home Secretary about the future deployment of the British Transport Police; and if he will make a statement. [65741]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe deployment of the British Transport Police (BTP) is an operational matter for the Chief Constable. My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Transport and the Home Secretary have agreed to provide central funds of £1.36 million to the BTP to support their participation in the Street Crime Initiative in London. This funding will enable the BTP to procure additional officers and equipment so that they can maximise their contribution to the initiative by targeting street crime in and around London's tube and rail network.