Clause 77 - Police authorities to produce three-year strategy plans
Police Reform Bill [Lords]
10:45 am
Mr John Denham (Minister of State (Police, Courts and Drugs), Home Office; Southampton, Itchen, Labour)
We have had a useful debate, which will give me the opportunity to clarify what the clause does.
Let me reiterate our support for the tripartite structure. There have been several references to the
three legs of the tripod in this and other debates. It is worth reminding ourselves that tripods are generally erected in order to support something. In this case, the tripod exists to support effective policing at national and local level throughout England and Wales. The combination of the national policing plan, the local consultation, the local plans and the clauses work to ensure with the partners in the police service—[Interruption.]