Debates between Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Lord Paddick during the 2024 Parliament

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Police Officers: Recruitment

Debate between Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Lord Paddick
Tuesday 10th December 2024

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Kennedy of Southwark Portrait Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)
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We will hear next from the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, please.

Lord Paddick Portrait Lord Paddick (Non-Afl)
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My Lords, I declare my interest as set out in the register and apologise for not doing so the last time I spoke. The current Metropolitan Police Commissioner says that the force has survived over the last decade or so only by selling property and running down reserves, of which there are next to nothing left. What is the Government's response to what he has said?

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