HC Deb 28 January 2003 vol 398 c760W
Mr. Challen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the standard police grant sought by each police authority in England and Wales was in each year since 1996–97; and what the final settlement was for each authority. [91104]

Mr. Denham

[holding answer 16 January 2003]: Police grant is allocated by the police funding formula and not by police authority bids. The funding formula is largely based on an analysis of policing activity. Distribution between Police Authorities takes into account socio-demographic factors such as population.

I have placed in the Library details of general policing grants since 1996–97. Figures for 2003–04 are provisional. I expect to announce details of the final settlement for next year on 5 February.