Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Herbert of South Downs and Jonathan Ashworth

Monday 9th July 2012 Commons Chamber

[Nick Herbert]

The right hon. Gentleman will know that we are strengthening the powers available to the police with new tools to deal with antisocial behaviour. Police and crime commissioners will play a lead role in giving a voice to the people and will be under statutory duties to co-operate with other elements of the criminal justice system to ensure a focus on preventing crime and reducing reoffending.

[Jonathan Ashworth (Leicester South) (Lab)]

The Leicestershire force is losing more than 200 front-line police officers and more than 150 support staff. Will crime rise or fall in the city of Leicester as a result?