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Debate between Marcus Fysh and Mike Penning(8 years, 5 months ago)
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Marcus Fysh (Yeovil) (Con)
9. What steps she is taking to ensure that police forces implement reforms to increase their effectiveness.
The Minister for Policing, Fire, Criminal Justice and Victims (Mike Penning)
We have established and continue to strengthen the system whereby police and crime commissioners provide real local accountability on how chief constables’ forces perform. Her Majesty’s inspectorate of constabulary inspects efficiency and the effectiveness of force activity, and the College of Policing creates an evidence base as to best practice and sets out professional standards.
Marcus Fysh
Will my right hon. Friend please comment on the reform of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, whose processes have caused some issues for officers in my constituency and whose effectiveness is vital for public confidence in the police?
Mike Penning
With the Policing and Crime Bill that is going through the House at the moment, we intend to instil that confidence in the IPCC not just by changing its name, but by strengthening its role. It is absolutely imperative that the public have confidence in the police, as the vast majority of them do a fantastic job.
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Debate between Marcus Fysh and Mike Penning(8 years, 10 months ago)
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Mike Penning
The Chancellor announced a settlement of zero cuts. The Labour party wanted 10% cuts. We did not think that was right and that is why we did not do it.
Marcus Fysh (Yeovil) (Con)
14. Yeovil police station in my constituency is threatened with closure under a local decision. Does my right hon. Friend agree that, with funding now safe, proposed closures in areas that can suffer from antisocial behaviour should be paused to allow further consideration?