§ Mr. Norwoodasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many civilians have been arrested by the Royal Military Police over the last 12 months; and if he will give details of the charges preferred against them and the outcome of any further proceedings.
§ Mr. BoydenNone in the United Kingdom.
In the time available it has not been possible to obtain the facts about overseas theatres.
§ Mr. Norwoodasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give details
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Estimated Cost £ million Estimated completion date Ashington Hospital Second phase of development 1.4 April, 1967 Darlington Memorial Hospital First phase of development 1.7 April, 1968 Darlington Memorial Hospital Staff accommodation 0.2 July, 1967 Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead First phase of development 0.4 July, 1967 Newcastle General Hospital Additional maternity accommodation 0.2 May, 1967 North Tees General Hospital, Stockton-on-Tees First phase of new hospital 1.8 April, 1968 North Tees General Hospital, Stockton-on-Tees Staff accommodation 0.2 March, 1968 South Shields General Hospital First phase of development 0.5 October, 1968 Bishop Auckland General Hospital First phase of development 0.4 May, 1968 of the instructions given to personnel of the Royal Military Police about arresting civilians.
§ Mr. BoydenThe Royal Military Police have no power to arrest civilians, apart from the normal powers vested in any citizen and authority for special purposes conferred by the Military Lands Acts, 1892 to 1903 and the Manoeuvres Act, 1958.
Overseas, or anywhere on active service, there are extended powers under the Army Act as regards civilians accompanying the Army.