HC Deb 10 March 1999 vol 327 c207W
Mr. Soames

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what changes he proposes in his Department's police manpower over the next five years. [73133]

Mr. Doug Henderson

[holding answer 25 February 1999]: The policing needs of the Department are kept under review at all times. Certain options are currently being studied, and announcements will be made at the appropriate time. Police numbers will not, however, be reduced below the level needed to fulfil long-term commitments.