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Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown Excerpts
Wednesday 15th December 2010

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. There are far too many noisy private conversations taking place in the Chamber. I call the Rev. William McCrea.

Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown Portrait Dr William McCrea (South Antrim) (DUP)
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. In the discussions held concerning the serious threat from republican dissidents, has the issue of police manpower been raised? Has due consideration been given to the representation made by the Police Federation concerning police numbers, especially the police reserve, and in light of the relevant extra financial resources that would be necessary?