HC Deb 28 October 2002 vol 391 c526W
Ian Lucas

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister on which occasions a police authority budget has been capped since 1984. [76627]

Mr. Raynsford

I am only able to provide information on which English police authorities have their budgets capped. Since the creation of the National Assembly for Wales, local government finance has been a devolved matter and the responsibility of the Assembly. Prior to the creation of the National Assembly, capping in relation to authorities in Wales was the responsibility of the Secretary of State for Wales.

Since 1984, the following English police authorities have had their budgets (or precepts) capped for the purpose of the limitation of council tax (and its predecessors): 1986/87

  • Greater Manchester Police Authority
  • Merseyside Police Authority
  • West Yorkshire Police Authority

1988/89

  • Greater Manchester Police Authority
  • Northumbria Police Authority
  • West Midlands Police Authority
  • West Yorkshire Police Authority

1995/96

Lincolnshire Police Authority