18. To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations she has received from police officers on police powers of entry, search and seizure; and if she will make a statement. (242983)

We have received 44 responses from police officers and policing organisations to the public consultation on the Review of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and these include comments on powers of entry search and seizure.

The consultation period ended on 28 November 2008 and a summary of responses will be published early in the new year on the Home Office website.