To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the Permanent Joint Headquarters appraisals of (a) the proposed transfer of police functions of the Gibraltar Service Police (GSP), (b) the functions and jurisdiction of the GSP on land currently owned and managed by his Department and (c) the future of GSP assets will take place; if he will place in the Library a copy of each appraisal on completion; and if he will make a statement. (211162)

Work is continuing on the future of the Gibraltar Service Police. Part of this process will involve discussions between HQ British Forces Gibraltar and the Government of Gibraltar on future policing options. Once these discussions have concluded, there will be a full appraisal of the options for the future of the GSP before any final decision is taken. I will write to the hon. Member once a final decision has been taken.