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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police and Crime Commissioners: Elections

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to page 37 of the policy paper entitled From local to national: a new model for policing, published on 26 January 2026, CP 1489, whether the estimated cost of the 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner elections excluded the cost of the accompanying local elections.

Answer

The estimated cost of the 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner elections excluded the cost of the accompanying local elections, as those are met by the respective local authorities.

While the final cost of the 2024 PCC elections will not be known until all the claims have been reviewed and settled, the total estimated cost as set out in the relevant Charges Order was £87m.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114906
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
Police and Crime Commissioners: Elections
Friday, 13 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Costs Elections Police and crime commissioners
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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