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Debate between Jane Dodds and Kit Malthouse
Monday 28th October 2019

(5 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jane Dodds Portrait Jane Dodds (Brecon and Radnorshire) (LD)
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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 Portrait Kit Malthouse
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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.

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