DEVON AND CORNWALL CONSTABULARY

Early day motion 680, tabled 19 January 2007 by Julia Goldsworthy (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 9 members.

That this House welcomes Stephen Otter to his new post as Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Constabulary; notes his commitment to increase the confidence that the public have in their local police; recognises the vital support work of the 600 special constables; regrets the recent announcement that the force will be expected to cut its annual budget by £7 million in 2008; further regrets that the Home Office has reneged on its commitment to fund nearly 200 extra community support officers; and calls on the Government to deliver fair funding for police in Devon and Cornwall.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 1.