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Wednesday 8th December 2010

(14 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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Again, I have to say that the issue of staffing must be one for individual police forces. The Government are trying to be sensitive about the cuts that are necessary as a consequence of the appalling economic legacy that has been left to the country by the Labour party.

Mark Williams Portrait Mr Mark Williams (Ceredigion) (LD)
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Further to the previous question, what representations has the Minister made on the future of the rural policing grant as it affects Dyfed-Powys? The grant is currently £2.64 million and there are real concerns about the implications of any change for the delivery of front-line protection.

David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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I am sure that that will be a matter of particular concern to my hon. Friend. The Home Office is considering the matter, which will be the subject of an announcement shortly.

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