§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the police stations in the Metropolitan police area which(a) closed and (b) reduced hours in 1999. [122288]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis informs me that six police stations closed during 1999: Biggin Hill, Chislehurst, Westcombe Park, Collier Row, Lee Road and Barnes. A further six reduced opening hours: Muswell Hill, Highgate, St. Ann's, Brockley, Banstead (now part of Surrey Constabulary) and Tooting.
§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the police stations in the Metropolitan police area which are planned(a) to close and (b) to reduce hours in 2000. [122289]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis informs me that Putney police station closed in January of this year. No further closures are planned for 2000. Opening hours will be reduced at Shepherd's Bush and Stratford.