Police Funding Formula Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Police Funding Formula

Lord Hanson of Flint Excerpts
Monday 9th November 2015

(8 years, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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I thank the Minister for the name check, but this is complicated. The fact is that North Wales police will still receive £10.5 million less than they expected in relation to planning assumptions. Can the Minister give them any confidence that they will be able to deal with their shortfalls?

Mike Penning Portrait Mike Penning
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I have not yet announced the 2016-17 budget; I shall do so in December. As a former Home Office Minister, the right hon. Gentleman will know that he will have to wait until December for the formula decision.