Written Question·Home Office·UIN 112989

Thames Valley Police: State Visits

Tabled: 11 February 2026

Answered: 23 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Jack Rankin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of reimbursing Thames Valley Police Force for extra officer hours associated with state visits.

Answer

Sarah Jones

State visits, especially those by our closest allies, create opportunities to strengthen alliances, support trade and investment, encourage innovation, and research collaboration, and reinforce the United Kingdom’s global influence.While we do not comment...

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