§ Mr. BeggsTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many recruits undergoing training with the Police Service of Northern Ireland have criminal convictions; and for what offence in each case; [176684]
(2) how many recruits undergoing training with the Police Service of Northern Ireland have relatives with criminal convictions; and for what offence in each case. [176685]
§ Mr. SpellarThe information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However all successful applicants who enter the Training College have met the criminal convictions criteria set out in the Police Recruitment Regulations 2001 and the criteria under the vetting procedure. This includes close family members.