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Northern Ireland: Police Resources
Lord Laird asked Her Majesty's Government:
- Whether they consider that the Police Service of Northern Ireland is sufficiently resourced in manpower and funding to cope with the security and crime situation.[HL5808]
Lord Privy Seal (Lord Williams of Mostyn): The Government continue to look to the Chief Constable's advice and are guided by his assessment of policing requirements. The Government welcome the human resource planning strategy produced by the PSNI and approved by the Policing Board which will help to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the PSNI. My right honourable friend is carefully considering the plan's financial implications in view of the Government's desire to support the Chief Constable and the Policing Board in its delivery.
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Lord Laird asked Her Majesty's Government:
- When they propose to make appointments to fill the vacancies on the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission; and whether they will ensure that any appointments reflect the substantial sections of the community not represented on the commission.[HL5805]
Lord Williams of Mostyn: I shall write to my noble friend when a decision has been made on this matter. A copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
London Traffic Congestion Charge: Payment Options
Lord Stoddart of Swindon asked the Chairman of Committees:
- Whether there are any plans to site pay stations for the London congestion charge within the precincts of the House of Lords.[HL6000]
The Chairman of Committees (Lord Tordoff): The noble Lord makes a useful suggestion. Transport for
London states that it will be possible to pay the congestion charge at retail outlets across Greater London, though it is not yet clear what form these "retail outlets" will take and whether it will be possible to locate one within the Palace of Westminster. Other options for payment outlined by Transport for London include payment by credit or debit card at self-service machines, and the purchase of weekly, monthly or annual "season tickets". Once we have more detail on these options, the two Houses will explore ways to facilitate payment by Members and staff. I shall write to the noble Lord again when the position is clearer.
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