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<p>The Department does not issue guidance to the British Transport Police (BTP) on
the timescales for responding to correspondence from Members of Parliament. However,
the Department understands that the BTP aims to acknowledge receipt of correspondence
from MPs, that are received in the Chief Constable’s office, within 2 days and to
provide a formal response within 2 weeks of receipt.</p><p> </p><p>I understand that
this deadline was not met in relation to a recent piece of correspondence from the
Hon Member. I am assured by the BTP that this oversight was exceptional and that steps
have been put in place to ensure the correspondence from all Members of Parliament
will be dealt with promptly.</p>
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