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Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 April 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 April 2017. It was answered by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 April 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Standards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the summary and main findings of the report by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, PEEL: Police effectiveness 2016, published in March 2017, what steps she is taking to prevent police forces from rationing their response to reported crimes.

Answer

Decisions about the allocation of police resources are for Chief Constables and democratically accountable Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). They are responsible for ensuring the needs of the local community are met.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71936
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Police Standards
Link
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