HC Deb 03 April 1980 vol 982 cc319-20W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what oath is taken by citizens of the Republic of Ireland when they are sworn in as constables in United Kingdom police forces.

Mr. Brittan

There is no requirement to take an oath, but on attestation as a constable in a police force in England and Wales citizens of the Republic of Ireland, like all other recruits, must make a declaration in the form set out in schedule 2 to the Police Act 1964.