Debates between Rupa Huq and Ed Davey during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Police Funding: London

Debate between Rupa Huq and Ed Davey
Wednesday 25th October 2017

(7 years ago)

Westminster Hall
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Rupa Huq Portrait Dr Huq
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Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

Bob Blackman Portrait Bob Blackman
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It is not for the Government to determine that decision; it is for the Mayor to do that. Under the previous Mayor, decisions were taken to ensure that 32,000 police officers were kept in the Metropolitan police, and indeed crime was gradually falling in London. That is the reality.

I will give way to the hon. Lady, as I have already given way to the right hon. Gentleman.