Written question asked by Robert Parry (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 January 1996. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 January 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What additional funding he will make available to the police authority on Merseyside to combat violent crime. - Figs given.

Answer: Mr. Parry: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what additional funding he will make available to the police authority on Merseyside to combat violent crime. [8137] Mr. Maclean: The overall effect of the Government's funding proposals for Merseyside police authority would be to provide a total spending power of £226.7 million in 1996-97, an increase of £8.14 million or 3.7 per cent. over 1995-96. It is for the chief constable to decide how to allocate his resources.

Secondary information