Peter
Viggers MP has given his backing to two Early Day Motions
expressing the concern of members about plans to restructure
police forces in England and Wales.
The
text of the two motions is as follows:
EDM
1110 MERGER OF HAMPSHIRE CONSTABULARY
24.11.2005
Primary
sponsor Maria Miller
That this House believes it is important
that police forces continue to build and maintain strong
links with local communities and that Hampshire is best
served by retaining a stand-alone police force; further
believes that the Government's proposals to require mergers
between existing forces could make them more distant from
the communities that they serve; further believes that
the Government's proposed amalgamation of Hampshire Constabulary
with another force or forces risks it becoming detached
from the community it serves thus defeating the aims of
the current proposals and does not properly take account
of the needs of the vast and diverse area served by Hampshire
Constabulary; and further believes that the alternatives
for the region provide unacceptable and retrograde solutions
for policing the communities of southern England.
1393
POLICE RESTRUCTURING
17.01.2006
Primary sponsor Gwyneth
Dunwoody
That this House notes the Home Secretary's proposals
for restructuring police forces in England and Wales; recognises
that the potential changes in structures are the most significant
for over 30 years; believes that it is essential that there
is proper consultation with police authorities and all
interested parties and with the public; urges the Government
to take full account of the implications of changes on
funding, public confidence and accountability of police
forces; recommends that the Government considers alternative
options for change as advocated by the Association of Police
Authorities, including the federated approach; and calls
for any changes to be subject to full parliamentary scrutiny
and debate. |
