§ Mr. BeggsTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many RUC officers have accepted voluntary redundancy under the recently introduced terms; how many have left to date on voluntary redundancy terms; how many officers whose applications for voluntary redundancy have been accepted have still to leave; and over what period they will be leaving. [152383]
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Table 2: Categorisation of customer complaints 1999–2000 Percentage Policy Incorrect action Delay/failure to take appropriate action Complaints about staff Disclosure of information Good cause Communication Human Rights Act In month April 16.8 17.7 41.5 5.5 1.1 0.1 17.3 n/a May 16.8 17.3 45.7 4.9 0.9 0.1 15.1 n/a June 14.2 14.5 46.4 4.9 0.9 4.1 15.1 n/a July 13.0 17.9 46.9 5.0 0.9 0.2 16.0 n/a August 13.1 16.2 47.5 6.0 1.0 0.1 16.2 n/a
§ Mr. IngramThe number of officers who have left the Royal Ulster Constabulary under voluntary severance terms up to 3 March 2001 was 367. A further 116 officers will be leaving during the period 4–31 March.
The closing date for acceptance to the second phase of the scheme is 31 March 2001.