We all know that savings have to be made, but no one will be impressed by the Home Secretary’s complacent answers when such points were made earlier. Is my right hon. Friend aware that West Midlands police has lost 1,538 officers or 18% of the total, compared with Thames Valley police—her area—which has lost just 90 officers or 2% of the total? Is he aware that West Midlands police is set to lose another £10 million of funding, the biggest cut for any force outside London?
Policing and Crime Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Austin of Dudley
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 7 March 2016.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Policing and Crime Bill.
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