Neighbourhood Policing: West Midlands
Debate between Preet Kaur Gill and Khalid Mahmood(3 years ago)
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Preet Kaur Gill
I am sorry that the Minister decided to go off track in his response. In any event, I am grateful to him. I thank all the hon. Members who took part in the debate, which made it clear that at the centre of the issue are families and others across the west midlands who have felt left behind, and who deserve a fair police funding settlement. I hope the funding settlement will reflect that.
Mr Khalid Mahmood
The Minister did not clarify the point about the management of West Midlands police. Her Majesty’s inspectorate of constabulary and fire and rescue services said:
“The force is good at strategic planning, organisational management and providing value for money.”
That includes the input of both the police and crime commissioner and the chief constable in the west midlands. I will not see West Midlands police run down in that manner.
Question put and agreed to.
Resolved,
That this House has considered funding for neighbourhood policing in the West Midlands.