Lord Carlile of Berriewasked Fier Majesty's Government:
Whether they have any proposals for the reorganisation of the police service in Wales., in relation to (a) the number of forces; and (b) any role for the National Assembly for Wales in relation to the organisation of policing. [HL 1627]
§ The Minister of State, Home Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)Her Majesty's Government have no plans to alter the boundaries of the four police areas in Wales. Neither have the Government any plans to extend a role in the organisation of policing, to the National Assembly for Wales for reasons given to the noble Lord at Report Stage of the Police Reform Bill on 16 April 2002,Official Report, cols. 923–24.