Ministry of Defence Police: Colchester

Mr. Jenkin
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the establishment of Ministry of Defence police is in Colchester; and whether he has any plans to reduce this establishment.

Derek Twigg
[holding answer 11 January 2007]: The official complement of Ministry of Defence police (MDP) at Colchester is one inspector, five sergeants and 16 constables.

A review of MOD policing requirements at Colchester, as part of a wider Army study, is currently under consideration but no decision has been taken.