Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Imbert (Crossbench). It was answered on Tuesday, 1 February 2011.
Police: Officer Numbers
- Question
- I understand it will cost a £1 million or so if the new elected political commissioners are put into position to oversee and to hire and fire chief constables. Would it not be better to spend that money on employing more police officers or PCSOs?
- Answer
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My Lords, the Government believe in the notion of elected commissioners and direct accountability to localities. It is for that reason that we are introducing this reform. We believe that it will result in more effective policing and more direct accountability to the people the police serve.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 724 c1309
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Police Police community support officers
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