Debate contribution: PSNI Budget Cuts: Impact on Public Safety

Debate contribution by Mr Maurice Bradley on 2 June 2025.

MLA: Mr Maurice Bradley
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 2 June 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: PSNI Budget Cuts: Impact on Public Safety
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4981231

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I thank the Minister for her answer. I am sure that other MLAs' constituencies are no different from my constituency, given that response times are a real problem throughout the country. I and a lot of people out there do not think that we have the numbers to respond in order to keep the people in this country safe in their homes and when going about their business. Can the Minister explain why there has been a reduction in numbers? How many officers does she expect there to be by 2026 compared with the 2020 baseline?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1365/22-27.

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