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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 2 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Reorganisation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to page 10 of the Police reform white paper From Local to National: A New Model for Policing (CP1489), by what date will the independent review of police force structures report its findings.

Answer

The Police Reform White Paper, published on 26 January 2026, set out an ambitious package of reform, including an ambition to significantly reduce the number of police forces across England and Wales by the end of next Parliament.

We will shortly launch an Independent Review of Police Force Structures, which will make recommendations on the optimum number and configuration of forces. It will be led by an independent Chair and will consider a wide range of evidence in making its recommendations by Summer.

We will announce the Chair and publish the full Terms of Reference for the Review shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110160
Session
2024-26
Related items
From Local to National: A New Model for Policing
Monday, 26 January 2026
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Police Reorganisation
Link
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