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West Mercia Police: Finance

Asked by Shaun DaviesLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 16 April 2026UIN 126762

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much special grant funding was (a) provided to and (b) applied for by West Mercia Police for 2026-27.

Answered by Sarah Jones

West Mercia Police will receive up to £1.6m in 2026-27 to support the force with the additional costs of Operation Lincoln. Total additional costs were forecast as up to £2.6m.

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