HC Deb 22 November 1985 vol 87 cc357-8W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will publish the Broadbent report on the future of the Ministry of Defence police;

(2) What decision he has made on the future of the Ministry of Defence police, following the report of the Broadbent inquiry.

Mr. Norman Lamont

The Broadbent report confirmed the continuing need for the Ministry of Defence police. Its detailed recommendations are being studied. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for defence will arrange for the report to be published when this study is complete.