§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the capital improvement projects in the Shrewsbury Division of West Mercia Constabulary since May 1997; and if he will make a statement. [160512]
§ Mr. Charles Clarke[holding answer 9 May 2001]: Most capital projects are entirely a matter for police authorities and forces. The Chief Constable of West Mercia 335W Constabulary informs me that capital improvements in the Shrewsbury Division have been as follows:
Year Project 1997 Alteration of Police House to create the new Pontesbury Police Station 1999 New Build—Bishop's Castle Police Station 1999 Alteration of Police House to create the new Craven Arms Police Station 2000 to date Creation of an open plan Intelligence Cell from cellular offices, Shrewsbury Divisional Head Quarters 2000 to date New Build—Ludlow Police Station