§ Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will restore the number of Ministry of Defence police constables operating within the Colchester Garrison to that obtaining on 1 January 1997. [3522]
§ Dr. ReidHaving examined the position, I am content that the complement of 21 Ministry of Defence police constables at the Colchester Garrison is satisfactory to meet the MOD police responsibilities there.