Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Harriett Baldwin and Tom Pursglove

Monday 5th September 2022 Commons Chamber

[Tom Pursglove]

It is fair to say that what is happening in London is a considerable increase in police officer numbers, running at nearly 3,000 already recruited through the uplift programme, as well as additional funding in the millions and millions of pounds. The Mayor of London has the resources he requires to tackle these issues and this criminality. It is important that the hon. Lady has strong dialogue with him on that and, of course, the Home Office will continue to monitor progress on the issue.

[Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (Con)]

6. What steps she is taking to ensure that activities by protestors do not create excessive risk to national infrastructure and public safety.