§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 14 May 2002, ref. 41412, what his reasons were for funding that proportion of the additional costs for Greater Manchester Police as a result of the Commonwealth Games. [57465]
§ Mr. Denham[holding answer 20 May 2002]We took into account the force information supporting the Manchester case, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary's recommendations and the financial circumstances of the Police Authority. Payment up to £5 million also takes account of the costs of the extra security element in the bid post 11 September.
Funds for special grant are limited and the conditions for consideration of special grant are known to the Association of Chief Police Officers and the Association of Police Authorities. Local Police Authorities must expect to make some contribution towards additional policing costs.