§ 20. Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to restructure the Royal Ulster Constabulary. [24640]
§ Sir John WheelerNone at present. The Government published proposals for reform of the tripartite structure in 1994. The Police Authority and the RUC are currently conducting public consultations on policing services. The RUC is engaged in a detailed consultation process, both within the force and externally, which will identify future policing strategy. Any change to the structure of the RUC will be based on careful professional evaluation of policing needs, and take into account the consultation processes.