My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. I have a couple of observations. First, I was not happy with the politicisation of the police force. It was wrong that we should have Labour or anyone else as PCCs. That worries me. Secondly, does my hon. Friend agree that there is potential for conflict between the PCC and the chief constable? In some cases the PCC is a former policeman, but PCCs may have no experience of the police, yet have the power to appoint and sack someone who may have 35 years’ experience. I am not happy with that, either.
Policing and Crime Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Richard Drax
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 26 April 2016.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Policing and Crime Bill.
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