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British Transport Police: Industrial Disputes

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 2 December 2025UIN 93782

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether officers of the British Transport Police are permitted to take industrial action.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

In line with all other police forces, it is unlawful for British Transport Police (BTP) officers to take strike action, as per Section 280 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (consolidation) Act 1992.

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