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Police Officer Numbers: Lancashire

Monday 10 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Cat Smith asked about the recent assessment of police officer numbers in Lancashire.
  • The minister noted that 750 officers have been lost in Lancashire since 2010, contrasting with Surrey's minimal loss.
  • The minister stated that Lancashire will receive 153 additional officers under the current funding formula that allocated 6,000 new officers nationally.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Cat Smith Lab Lancashire Coast
Policing & Resources
Context

Inquiry into the adequacy of police numbers after significant cuts and recruitment challenges.

Question

Asks about recent assessment of police officer numbers in Lancashire, notes that 750 officers have been lost since 2010, while Surrey has only lost eight officers but is gaining hundreds under new funding formula. Requests explanation on fairness to constituents.

Answer from Kit Malthouse (Minister of State for Policing and the Fire Service)

States that while there is consternation about the impact, the existing funding formula was used to allocate 6,000 new officers across the country over the next year; Lancashire will get 153 more officers. Emphasises that resources are being reviewed but for now this method ensures quick and effective distribution of additional police.

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