Debates between Louise Haigh and Henry Smith during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Police Grant Report

Debate between Louise Haigh and Henry Smith
Wednesday 7th February 2018

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Henry Smith Portrait Henry Smith (Crawley) (Con)
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Will the hon. Lady join me in welcoming the policy of Katy Bourne, the Sussex police and crime commissioner, who is recruiting an extra 100 officers?

Louise Haigh Portrait Louise Haigh
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If that is the case, I am delighted for Sussex police that it is recruiting additional officers, but that comes in the context of severe cuts and a fall in police officer numbers over the past seven years.