Police Funding Formula

Part of Home Department – in the House of Commons at on 27 November 2023.

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Photo of Chris Philp Chris Philp The Minister of State, Home Department

They are indeed working incredibly hard. I am delighted to tell the House that Suffolk police currently have 1,425 officers, which is more than at any time in their history, and they have that in common with England and Wales as a whole. I support what my hon. Friend said about out-of-court disposals, which have an important role to play, particularly in treating drug and alcohol addiction, and mental health issues. I will work with Suffolk and other forces to make sure that those are widely used.