HC Deb 21 July 2000 vol 354 c361W
Mr. Kidney

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what guidance he gives to police forces regarding(a) the provision of services from and (b) the location of, police stations; [130072]

(2) what guidance he gives to police forces on the management of fixed assets (a) generally and (b) relating to police stations. [130071]

Mr. Charles Clarke

The Government are committed to ensuring the police have the resources they need to tackle crime and disorder, but the disposition of police force resources is a matter for each police authority and chief constable.