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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Monday, 15 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Essex

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what (a) discussions she has had with and (b) representations she has received from Essex Police on areas of budgetary (i) overspend and (ii) underspend by Essex police force since January 2008; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

We have not received any representations nor held any discussions with Essex police on overspends and underspends.Decisions on the distribution of resources are matters for the chief constable of Essex and the police authority. It is a legal requirement for the police authority to set balanced budgets taking into account any use of reserves.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
485 c1083W; 244869
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Finance Essex Police
Link
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