Debate contribution: Police Officer Numbers: Business Case

Debate contribution by Mr Trevor Clarke on 7 April 2025.

MLA: Mr Trevor Clarke
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 7 April 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Police Officer Numbers: Business Case
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4890793

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I hear what the Minister is saying about business cases. However, in the Programme for Government, all Executive Ministers commit to addressing the shortfall in police numbers. There was an original commitment of 7,500, but the target is now 7,000. Regardless of what the business case says, what support will he give to the strong case that has been made by the Chief Constable, which is supported by evidence from across the water?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1223/22-27.

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