HC Deb 16 June 2003 vol 407 cc80-1W
Mr. Beggs

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on what date the Garda Siochana uniform was placed in the display cabinet in the foyer of Garnerville PSNI station; what articles were removed from the display cabinet in the foyer of Garnerville PSNI station to make way for the Garda Siochana uniform; what police uniforms are on display in the display cabinet in the foyer of Garnerville PSNI station; and when the first passing out parade of the PSNI took place. [90022]

Jane Kennedy

It was not necessary to remove any articles to make way for the Garda Siochana uniform which was placed on display at the Police College at Garnerville on 5 April 2002. There are currently two Royal Irish Constabulary, one Royal Ulster Constabulary, one Police Service of Northern Ireland and one Garda Siochana uniform on display.

The first PSNI graduation ceremony was held on 5 April 2002.