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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Street Crime

Tuesday 7 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions on street crime were held on 2020-01-07
  • Nicholas Fletcher asked about fiscal steps to reduce street crime in Don Valley
  • Rishi Sunak announced South Yorkshire will receive 151 new police officers and 1.6 million for a violence reduction unit

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Nicholas Fletcher Con Don Valley
Crime & Law Enforcement Economy Local Government
Context

The government is facing pressure to reduce street crime and the MP seeks assurances about specific support for his constituency.

Question

What are the fiscal steps being taken by the Prime Minister to help reduce street crime, particularly in Don Valley?

Answer from The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak welcomes the MP to his place and confirms that South Yorkshire will be allocated 151 of the initial wave of new police officers with an additional £1.6 million for a violence reduction unit, providing reassurance to constituents.

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