Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between William Wragg and Alberto Costa

Monday 22nd February 2016 Commons Chamber

[William Wragg (Hazel Grove) (Con)]

4. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of police and crime commissioners in reducing the level of crime.

[Alberto Costa (South Leicestershire) (Con)]

13. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of police and crime commissioners in reducing the level of crime.

[The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mrs Theresa May)]

Elected police and crime commissioners are providing accountable visible leadership and making a real difference to policing locally. Overall, PCCs have presided over a reduction in crime of more than a quarter since their introduction, according to the independent Crime Survey for England and Wales.