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HANSARDPCCs and PFCCs: Pay and AllowancesThe Senior Salaries Review Body published its report today. The SSRB considered the pay and allowances for Police and Crime Commissioners and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners…19 Jul 2022HANSARDPolice Remuneration Review Body Eighth Report: Police Officer Pay and AllowancesThe eighth report of the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) was published today. The body considered the pay and allowances for police officers up to and including the chief…19 Jul 2022HANSARDSwift, Certain, Tough: New Consequences for Drug PossessionToday, I am pleased to announce the publication of a White Paper, “Swift, Certain, Tough: new consequences for drug possession” and accompanying public consultation, which has…18 Jul 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police Commissioner AppointmentI am pleased to announce that Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Sir Mark Rowley QPM as the new Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, following my…11 Jul 2022HANSARDJermaine Baker InquiryOn 12 February 2020, I announced the establishment of an independent inquiry, under the Inquiries Act 2005, to investigate the circumstances involved in the death of Jermaine…05 Jul 2022HANSARDSafeguarding Vulnerable People: Inspection of the National Crime AgencyThe National Crime Agency (NCA) leads the fight against serious and organised crime. It has the power to task other law enforcement partners and a capability, with local to…23 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that the Minister has been following up this case, so I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising it. I have already said in response to earlier questions that the policy…20 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn light of the hon. and learned Lady’s comments, it is important to put it on record that Britain upholds international standards and all aspects of the law. Our policies are…20 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be delighted to come and support my hon. Friend in Blyth Valley, but there is a serious point here: over recent months, the fire and rescue service across the entire…20 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAbsolutely. I pay tribute to and thank my right hon. Friend for all his support and work in this particular area. I will reach out and speak to him and we will join up on this.20 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsFor the education and information of the right hon. Lady, may I restate to the House that burglary is down by 24%, neighbourhood crime is down by 33% and vehicle offences are down…20 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be very happy to meet the hon. Lady. Having previously discussed this in North Yorkshire, on a visit that took place last year, I have seen the incredible integrated…20 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am very conscious of the great support in my hon. Friend’s constituency—in fact, I have visited it a couple of times now and seen not only the police officers on the front line,…20 Jun 2022HANSARDSupport for People Fleeing War in UkraineThe hon. Lady has raised not only a very serious case, but some of the challenges that people are facing. She has asked me directly what I will do with the DWP. In fact, there is…20 Jun 2022HANSARDSupport for People Fleeing War in UkraineIn response to the hon. Gentleman’s latter point, the policy is being worked on urgently and it is across Departments right now, which is why it is taking some time to come…20 Jun 2022HANSARDSupport for People Fleeing War in UkraineYes, I will pick up this case directly following questions today. As I have said, there are some measures coming together now on this, because we have to do it in the right way,…20 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe do not make policy by mob rule in this country. The Public Order Bill will enable us to overcome the guerrilla tactics that bring misery to the hard-working public, disrupt…20 Jun 2022HANSARDSupport for People Fleeing War in UkraineMy hon. Friend raises an important question, as well as some practical points that are constantly being addressed through the scheme. Welcome packs have been provided, and the…20 Jun 2022HANSARDSupport for People Fleeing War in UkraineThe right hon. Lady and many other colleagues have raised this point over recent weeks and months. We are looking at this issue, and a lot of work is taking place across the Home…20 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, my hon. Friend the Member for Torbay (Kevin Foster) has just spoken about passports and the number of staff who have been…20 Jun 2022