§ 16. Dame Jill Knight: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how he proposes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the RUC. [11982]
§ Sir John WheelerWe are working with the RUC and the Police Authority for Northern Ireland to improve yet further the efficiency and effectiveness of the RUC. The recent report by Her Majesty's inspector of constabulary confirms the RUC as an efficient and effective police service. Legislation on structural reform leading to greater efficiency is being prepared. The fundamental review and the report by Dr. Maurice Hayes into the police complaints system have been completed and are being progressed.