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Debate between Helen Whately and Nick Hurd
Monday 3rd July 2017

(7 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Hurd Portrait Mr Hurd
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I understand the point that the hon. Lady has made, but resources must be allocated in the light of risk, and, as I have said, risk has fallen in Avon since 2010. Obviously we cannot be complacent about that, and I have clearly signalled that there will be a profound re-examination of fire safety and risk, but I return to the point that I made about police resources. I am very committed to engaging with police authorities and police and crime commissioners, so that I can really understand their concerns about resources and ensure that any decisions are based on evidence rather than assertion.

Helen Whately Portrait Helen Whately (Faversham and Mid Kent) (Con)
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10. What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the effect of immigration rules on the seasonal agricultural workforce.