POLICE RESTRUCTURING

Early day motion 1393, tabled 17 January 2006 by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour). Signed by 182 members.

That this House notes the Home Secretary's proposals for restructuring police forces in England and Wales; recognises that the potential changes in structures are the most significant for over 30 years; believes that it is essential that there is proper consultation with police authorities and all interested parties and with the public; urges the Government to take full account of the implications of changes on funding, public confidence and accountability of police forces; recommends that the Government considers alternative options for change as advocated by the Association of Police Authorities, including the federated approach; and calls for any changes to be subject to full parliamentary scrutiny and debate.

Signatures by party: Conservative 112, Liberal Democrat 34, Labour 32, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 1.