Local Government Funding Crime and Disorder 2020-01-13
2020-01-13
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The question centres on how cuts to local government funding have led to increased crime rates in Cambridge, specifically referencing recent knife crime incidents and social disorder.
Daniel Zeichner inquires about the effect of funding reductions for local government on levels of crime and disorder. He cites specific examples from his constituency and argues that preventive services are key to reducing crime rates.
The Minister acknowledges the issue raised by Daniel Zeichner about crime in his constituency. He mentions that there is a real-terms increase in funding for local government this year and highlights the Government's commitment to recruit 20,000 police officers across the country, with 62 already being recruited in Cambridge's force area.
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