Police Stations (Overnight Staffing)
Debate between Lord Herbert of South Downs and Linda Riordan(12 years, 11 months ago)
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Mrs Linda Riordan (in the Chair)
Order. May I check that the hon. Gentleman has the permission of the Minister and Opposition spokesperson to speak?
Mrs Linda Riordan (in the Chair)
Please keep your contribution short, Mr Winnick.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Lord Herbert of South Downs and Linda Riordan(13 years, 8 months ago)
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Mrs Linda Riordan (Halifax) (Lab/Co-op)
T6. Hundreds of my constituents have signed a petition supporting the reopening to the public of Sowerby Bridge police station. Will the Minister urgently consider the matter, because it is at the very heart of the community and would play a huge role in preventing and tackling crime in the area?
Nick Herbert
We do not directly control whether police stations are open—that is a matter for the chief constable and the police authority—but there are other ways in which the police can improve their visibility to the public. For instance, they can set up bases in supermarkets. It is not just about buildings; they can also share facilities with other organisations. However, these are matters for chief constables to decide as they find effective ways to be visible in their communities.