POLICE STATION CLOSURES IN BRENT

Early day motion 872, tabled 26 October 2005 by Baroness Teather (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 20 members.

That this House notes that the Metropolitan Police are currently carrying out a property portfolio report; expresses concern that Willesden Green and Harlesden police stations are reported as being under threat from this review; further notes that police stations provide a valuable community safety resource for reporting crime and providing a feeling of security for local residents; further notes that both police stations are now closing at night due to lack of police resources; believes that scrapping identity cards and investing the money in beat policing would help give police in Brent the extra resources they require; and calls on the Government and the Metropolitan Police to safeguard the future of both police stations.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 19, DUP 1.