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Police Numbers

Monday 8 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Paul Howell acknowledges his local chief constable and her force for their conduct during recent events.
  • Kit Malthouse confirms involvement in creating a recovery plan for the courts.
  • Kit Malthouse mentions holding a meeting with chief constables to outline the recovery plan.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Paul Howell Con Durham
Policing & Resources Justice & Courts
Context

The Home Office pledged to recruit an additional 20,000 police officers over three years. The Coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns about the continuity of this programme.

Question

Paul Howell acknowledges his local chief constable and her force for their conduct during recent events. He asks Kit Malthouse to encourage the Ministry of Justice to expedite the reopening of courts, citing frustrations with delays in legal proceedings.

Answer from Kit Malthouse (Minister for Crime Prevention and Policing)

Kit Malthouse commends Paul Howell's local police force and confirms that he has been involved in creating a recovery plan for the courts. He mentions holding a meeting with chief constables to outline this recovery plan, expressing confidence in its swift implementation.

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