Ministry of Defence Police

HC Deb 27 October 1997 vol 299 c662W

Ann Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what key targets have been set for the Ministry of Defence Police agency for 1997–98. [12580]

Dr. Reid

The following key targets have been set for the Ministry of Defence Policy agencyCrown Prosecution Service files: to exceed the provincial Home Department police forces' 74 per cent. average rate of compliance with the time limits set for the preparation of CPS files. To determine a benchmark for satisfaction from victims of crime in the service provided by MDP. To meet and maintain the national 1996 British crime survey standard of 80 per cent. for public satisfaction with the MDP's policing and security services. By 1 April 1998 to have achieved the standard of Investors in People. By 31 March 1998 to have reduced the force complement to a level at or below 3,750 officers. By 31 March 1998 to implement the additional area policing teams approved by Ministers. To achieve the level of efficiency savings of 2.5 per cent. prescribed within Departmental and efficiency plans.