Police: Financial Sustainability
Debate between Lord Walney and Nick Hurd(6 years, 3 months ago)
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Mr Hurd
We have already touched on the west midlands, and the hon. Gentleman and I have had meetings about this matter, as is the case for all west midlands MPs. As a result of those representations, we have taken steps, which I hope he will welcome, to put an additional £9.9 million into west midlands policing. We have regular conversations with the leadership of West Midlands police about the force’s needs, which feeds into our demand work, into the 2019-20 settlement and into the CSR.
John Woodcock (Barrow and Furness) (Ind)
When the Minister took the time to attend our special seminar on the long-distance county lines drug-running problem last week, he heard the drive and determination, and the new ideas, of senior officers from forces around the country. Does he accept that that determination will be hamstrung unless he can tackle the issues outlined in the damning National Audit Office report?
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Debate between Lord Walney and Nick Hurd(13 years, 7 months ago)
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Mr Hurd
My hon. Friend will know that this Government are totally committed to helping to develop the social investment market, so making it easier for social entrepreneurs to access capital. The big society bank is our major player in that area, but we are looking at a range of ideas. He will also be aware that the Charity Commission is reviewing its guidance to foundations, which have a critical role to play in that context.
John Woodcock (Barrow and Furness) (Lab /Co-op)
T10. Why is the public sector mutual fund late in going out to tender, and when will it be ready to accept bids?