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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Support for Police

Monday 8 February 2021 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Key points

  • Robert Largan inquired about additional support for police during the covid-19 outbreak.
  • The Department provided funding and guidance to police to address the coronavirus outbreak.
  • Derbyshire police have recruited 67 more officers and received over 400 million in funding.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Robert Largan
Policing & Resources
Context

The MP inquired about additional support provided to police during the pandemic.

Question

What additional support her Department is providing to police officers during the covid-19 outbreak.

Answer from Priti Patel

Throughout this pandemic, we have given the police not just guidance but funding to support them in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. That also means working with them on increased support around guidance, changes to regulations and legislation. Of course, we also work with them every single day as various measures are constantly kept under review.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not specify amounts or detailed specifics of the funding provided, only mentioned giving it in general terms

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Q2 Robert Largan
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

More than 1,000 local people have taken part in a High Peak crime survey where residents raised concerns about antisocial behaviour and drugs. Derbyshire police are proactive with multiple arrests made recently.

Question

So far, more than 1,000 local people have taken part in my High Peak crime survey. Many residents have raised concerns about antisocial behaviour and drugs, particularly on Fairfield Road in Buxton. I am really pleased that Derbyshire police are being proactive and just last week made multiple arrests in the area, but I want to make certain that they have the resources that they need. Will the Home Secretary assure the people of High Peak that we will get our fair share of the 20,000 additional police officers?

Answer from Priti Patel

My hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise these issues. On a fair share of police officers, I understand that his force has already recruited 67 more police officers, and our plans to recruit 20,000 police officers go from strength to strength. I note that Derbyshire police have received over £400,000 in covid surge funding very much to step up on enforcement and fines, and to deal with issues such as antisocial behaviour, which is a particular issue that my hon. Friend has raised on behalf of his constituents.

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