HC Deb 16 December 1988 vol 143 cc747-8W
Mr. Molyneaux

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will ensure that Dromara police station will not be disposed of before 30 June 1989.

Mr. Ian Stewart

[holding answer 8 December 1988]: Operational matters concerning the Royal Ulster Constabulary are the responsibility of the chief constable, but I understand that no decision has yet been taken regarding the disposal of Dromara police station.

Mr. Molyneaux

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will give the financial savings resulting from the closure of Dromara police station, including a breakdown of the sum in terms of wages and running costs.

Mr. Ian Stewart

[holding answer 8 December 1988]: Operational matters concerning the Royal Ulster Constabulary are the responsibility of the chief constable. I understand, however, that the decision to redeploy the police personnel from Dromara police station was one of several measures recently announced by the chief constable to support and maintain the current thrust of police operations against terrorist activities rather than produce actual financial savings. The savings resulting from the closure of Dromara police station would therefore be limited to running costs.