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Crime: North West Norfolk

Asked by James WildConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 10 February 2026UIN 110072

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made on the potential impact of the Police Funding Settlement (England and Wales) 2026-27 on the response times to rural crime incidents in North West Norfolk constituency.

Answered by Sarah Jones

As a result of the 2026-27 police funding settlement, Norfolk Police will receive up to £248.7 million in 2026-27, which is an increase of £9.5 million on the previous year. This equates to a 4.0% cash increase in funding.

Forces are operationally independent, and the deployment of officers and staff remains an operational decision for Chief Constables.

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