POLICE OFFICERS' PAY

Early day motion 331, tabled 20 November 2007 by David Davies (Conservative). Signed by 82 members.

That this House salutes the dedication, courage and professionalism of police officers throughout the United Kingdom in tackling crime and protecting the public; believes that they should be justly rewarded for the job they do on behalf of us all; recalls that in July the official side and the staff side of the Police Negotiating Board failed to agree the annual pay rise for police officers for the second year running; notes that on 2nd November the issue was passed to the independent Police Arbitration Service for resolution; recognises that both sides of the Police Negotiating Board are bound by the decision of the Police Arbitration Board; and calls upon the Home Secretary to be equally bound to implement any recommendation made.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 18, Conservative 15, DUP 5, Independent 3, Scottish National Party 2, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.