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Lord Rogan (UUP)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 May 2025

Debate

Police, Prison and Probation Officers

Contribution

My Lords, the Police Service of Northern Ireland currently has an all-time low of 6,300 officers. The chief constable is seeking approximately £200 million additional funding to increase the headcount to 7,000 in 2028. While I acknowledge that responsibility for funding the PSNI is devolved, national security is clearly the responsibility of His Majesty’s Government. Given the specific threat from republican terrorists to police and prison officers in Northern Ireland, does the Minister agree that it is incumbent on UK Ministers to step forward to bridge this funding gap to help keep these brave men and women safe?

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