Nicholas Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) whether she intends to review the curriculum at the Police Staff college; [142897]

(2) at what stage leadership is taught to police officers above the rank of inspector; [142898]

(3) whether she intends to review the training of senior police officers. [142899]

Damian Green, Minister of State [holding answer 12 February 2013]: Police training is the responsibility of the College of Policing. The College of Policing is currently completing the national policing curriculum, which will set standards for all policing roles. Once complete, the curriculum will be subject to continuous review.

The College of Policing delivers a programme for leadership development for chief inspectors, superintendents and chief superintendents. Candidates for chief officer ranks are also given leadership training as part of the strategic command course. These courses are in addition to any specific leadership development delivered locally by police forces.

The training of senior police officers is subject to review. Alex Marshall, the chief executive of the College of Policing, will work with chief police officers and external partners to review the best method of leadership development for senior police officers.

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