Julian Smith MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Police: ReorganisationHome OfficeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Government's policing reforms do not undermine local authorities' relationships with police forces, in the context of safeguarding vulnerable adults and chi
Answer: In January 2026, the Home Office published the Police Reform White Paper, setting out the most significant reforms to policing in nearly 200 years. These reforms are designed to ensure policing can respond effectively to evolving crime threats and the cha...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: ReorganisationHome OfficeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure democratic oversight of policing under the Government's proposed reforms to merge police forces.
Answer: The Police Reform White Paper set out the Government’s commitment to introduce a new model for policing that is fit for the modern world, with the right policing in the right places.Responsive local policing will be guaranteed through the creation of Loca...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: LeadershipHome OfficeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to develop top-level police leadership.
Answer: It is essential that every member of the police workforce has the consistent support and skills they need to become leaders who can thrive and continue to deliver for the public.As part of our police reform programme, we will strengthen police leadership ...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: ReorganisationHome OfficeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether urban forces created as a result of the merging of police forces under proposed policing reforms will provide the same level of expertise on rural crime as current rural police forces.
Answer: The Police Reform White Paper set out the Government’s commitment to introduce a new model for policing that is fit for the modern world, with the right policing in the right places.Responsive local policing will be guaranteed through the creation of Loca...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: ReorganisationHome OfficeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, to what extent rural expertise will be retained as a result of the merging of police forces under proposed policing reforms.
Answer: The Police Reform White Paper set out the Government’s commitment to introduce a new model for policing that is fit for the modern world, with the right policing in the right places.Responsive local policing will be guaranteed through the creation of Loca...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: ReorganisationHome OfficeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to ensure that policing resources are not diverted from rural to metropolitan areas as a result of the merging of police forces as part of the Government's proposed policing ref
Answer: The Police Reform White Paper set out the Government’s commitment to introduce a new model for policing that is fit for the modern world, with the right policing in the right places.Responsive local policing will be guaranteed through the creation of Loca...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: ReorganisationHome OfficeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that local community partnerships are not lost as a result of the merging of police forces as part of the Government's proposed policing reforms.
Answer: The Police Reform White Paper set out the Government’s commitment to introduce a new model for policing that is fit for the modern world, with the right policing in the right places.Responsive local policing will be guaranteed through the creation of Loca...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: ReorganisationHome OfficeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the merging of police forces as part of the Government's proposed policing reforms on maintaining local community partnerships.
Answer: The Police Reform White Paper set out the Government’s commitment to introduce a new model for policing that is fit for the modern world, with the right policing in the right places.Responsive local policing will be guaranteed through the creation of Loca...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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