Oral Answers to Questions

Chris Elmore Excerpts

Monday 29th October 2018 Commons Chamber

[Chris Elmore (Ogmore) (Lab)]

9. If he will take steps to secure additional funding for police forces with multiple cities in their authority area.

[The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Sajid Javid)]

The Minister for Policing has spoken to all police forces about the demands that they face. We have increased police funding by over £460 million this year, including by providing additional flexibility through the council tax precept.

[Chris Elmore]

The Home Secretary will be aware that the South Wales police and crime commissioner, Alun Michael, is lobbying the Home Office for additional funding because Cardiff, as a capital city, receives no additional funding despite hosting major sporting and cultural events. Will the Home Secretary support Mr Michael’s bid and deliver new funding for the South Wales police authority area?

[Sajid Javid]

The Minister for Policing has met the hon. Gentleman’s local force—I believe he actually met the hon. Gentleman to discuss the issue—and we are giving the matter careful consideration.