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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: Reorganisation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to page 43 of her Department's policy paper entitled From Local to National: A New Model for Policing, published on 26 January 2026, CP1489, whether Members of Parliament will be included within the scope of policing stakeholders.

Answer

We expect the Independent Review of Police Structures to engage extensively with a wide range of stakeholders to make recommendations on the optimum size and configuration of forces as well as their governance and accountability arrangements.

We expect that it will draw on the expertise and experience of a wide range of stakeholders including but not limited to frontline officers, policing leaders and other representative bodies. We will expect the Chair of the Review to consider how to most appropriately engage with Members of Parliament, including engaging appropriate Ministers, shadow Ministers and Select Committees.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114914
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
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Police Members Reorganisation
Link
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