ROYAL COMMISSION ON POLICING

Early day motion 1656, tabled 9 October 2018 by Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 51 members.

That this House celebrates the hard work and determination of police officers across the country to serve their community against the backdrop of financial cuts preventing their ability to do so as effectively as they could; notes that it has become difficult to establish precisely what resources the police need long term to act effectively; further notes a Royal Commission has not been carried out for almost 60 years; calls for a new Royal Commission on policing to establish precisely what is required by UK police forces to ensure they continue to deliver a service to the public that is fit for purpose for the next decade; and in the short term backs an immediate boost to police budgets in England and Wales of at least £300 million.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour/Co-operative 7, Conservative 3, Independent 3, DUP 2, Green 1, Plaid Cymru 1.