HC Deb 09 June 1999 vol 332 c325W
Mr. McNamara

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many members of the West Midlands police force have spent time on secondment with the RUC in the past 10 years; what was the average length of time spent on secondment; and what was the purpose of these placements. [86143]

Mr. Ingram

In the last 10 years, two members of the West Midlands police force have been seconded to the Royal Ulster Constabulary for a period of six months each. These placements were part of a Management Exchange with RUC officers for the career development of the individuals concerned.