Question follow-through · 24025

Devon and Cornwall Police: Pay

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner's request for emergency funding to pay chief constables' salaries.

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Home Office
Tabled
14 Jan 2025
Target answer date
16 Jan 2025
Answer
22 Jan 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 14 Jan 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner's request for emergency funding to pay chief constables' salaries.

  2. 16 Jan 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 22 Jan 2025

    Answer published

    In 2025-26, Devon and Cornwall Police will receive up to £454.9 million. This is an increase of up to £25.5 million compared to the 2024-25 settlement.Police and Crime Commissioners whose forces are facing unexpected additional costs may request funding t...

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