HC Deb 14 April 2003 vol 403 c529W
Dr. Tonge

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what financial resources have been allocated to ensure the internal security of the Turks and Caicos Islands. [107277]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

The Governor has overall responsibility for internal security, but budgetary provision for this rests with the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG). The Governor delegates day to day operations to TCIG Ministries and law enforcement agencies. Fifteen new police officers have been deployed in the last few weeks. Capacity has been enhanced, with two new police vehicles and upgraded equipment for the police plane.