§ Mr. HeathTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what plans he has to make additional funds available to Avon and Somerset Police Authority to recognise extra security duties and costs post 11 September 2001; [31825]
(2) what additional funds have been made available to Avon and Somerset Police Authority to mitigate the impact on normal policing of increased security responsibilities post 11 September 2001. [31826]
§ Mr. DenhamWe are currently considering how additional funding for costs incurred since September 11 should be distributed between police authorities. A decision will be made soon.