A question on #MetropolitanPolice tabled by Lord Bailey of Paddington on 23-04-2025 has been answered by Lord Hanson of Flint.

Heading: Metropolitan Police
Question ID: 1796539
UIN: HL6761
House: Lords
Date tabled: 2025-04-23
Asking Member ID: 4987
Asking Member display name: Lord Bailey of Paddington
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Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Metropolitan Police's decision to cut 1,700 staff upon the implementation of the Crime and Policing Bill; and what steps they are taking to mitigate the impact of these cuts.
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Date answered: 2025-05-09
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Answering Member ID: 533
Answering Member display name: Lord Hanson of Flint
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Answer text: The Metropolitan Police will receive up to £3.8 billion of funding in 2025-26. This is a £262.1 million increase when compared with the 2024-25 settlement, equating to a 7.4% cash increase and 4.9% real terms increase.The Home Office is currently working ...
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Answering body name: Home Office
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