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Families of Police Officers

Monday 10 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Fiona Bruce asked the Minister about support for families who lose a loved one in the line of duty.
  • The Minister mentioned the tragic case of PC Andrew Harper in Fiona Bruce's constituency.
  • Measures such as the police injury benefits scheme and welfare support offer are already in place to assist affected families.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Fiona Bruce Con Congleton
Policing & Resources Justice & Courts
Context

Fiona Bruce inquires about support measures for the families of police officers, specifically mentioning PC Andrew Harper who was tragically killed last year.

Question

What steps are Ministers taking to ensure that families who lose a loved one in the line of duty—such as the family of PC Andrew Harper—receive the support they need?

Answer from Kit Malthouse, Minister for Policing

My hon. Friend raises an extremely important point. The death of Andrew Harper last year on the very edge of my constituency was a terrible and tragic event. There are already measures in place to assist families in that position, including the police injury benefits scheme and welfare support offered by particular forces and the Police Federation. We will be launching a consultation on the principle and scope of the police covenant to address any gaps that may exist.

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