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Police Stations: Greater London

Asked by Sarah OlneyLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 22 October 2025UIN 81349

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions her Department had with the Mayor of London on the planned closure of front counters in police stations in London.

Answered by Sarah Jones

Decisions regarding the management of local police resourcing and estates, including police stations, is a matter for Chief Constables and directly elected Police and Crime Commissioners (or equivalents).

They are best placed to make these decisions based on their knowledge of local need and their experience.

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