LEVELS OF NATIONAL POLICE FUNDING IN 2005/06

Early day motion 1762, tabled 19 October 2004 by David Heath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 95 members.

That this House notes that the Association of Police Authorities and the Association of Chief Police Officers are alarmed at the possibility of a national shortfall in police funding in 2005-06; is concerned that funding levels are sufficient to maintain existing police services; recognises that there will be additional pressure on police finances to implement new crime reduction initiatives; anticipates that unlike in earlier years police authorities will be unable to bridge the funding gap with large percentage rises in the council tax precept; and therefore urges the Government to provide an adequate national funding settlement for police services in 2005-06 and beyond.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 33, Conservative 32, Labour 23, Labour/Co-operative 3, DUP 2, Independent Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.