Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jane Dodds and Kit Malthouse

Monday 28th October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Jane Dodds (Brecon and Radnorshire) (LD)]

Rural and agricultural communities are significantly affected by a rise in such crimes. Will the Minister confirm that there will be no significant reduction in funding to rural police forces, which in fact need more funding?

[Kit Malthouse]

Rural police forces in England will receive the same uplift funding as the other police forces do. As somebody who represents a large and very beautiful rural constituency, I have a particular interest in making sure that rural crime does not become a Cinderella part of the service.