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St Helena: Police

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 28 October 2024UIN 10050

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the St Helena Government on levels of police resources on St Helena.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The UK Government provide funding to support the delivery of public services in St Helena, including policing. In addition, the UK Government has a long-term programme to increase capacity and capability in the Royal St Helena Police Service. During recent discussions I [Minister for the Overseas Territories] and Home Office Minister Lord Hanson discussed public services resources with the Chief Minister.

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