HC Deb 27 November 2000 vol 357 cc429-30W
Mr. Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he had with(a) staff at RAF Innsworth and (b) Gloucestershire constabulary, before deciding to reduce the number of his Department's police at RAF Innsworth; and if he will make a statement. [140025]

Dr. Moonie

[holding answer 24 November 2000]: The proposal to reduce the Ministry of Defence Police complement at RAF Innsworth was discussed with the Gloucestershire Constabulary as part of my Department's assessment of the policing needs at that location. There have been no direct discussions with the staff of RAF Innsworth but the Defence Police Federation has been fully involved in the consultation process.