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Police Stations: Rural Areas

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyHome OfficeTabled Answered 24 April 2026UIN 127439

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to provide adequate funding for rural police stations.

Answered by Sarah Jones

Decisions regarding the management of the police estate, including provision of police stations, as well as the allocation of officers and resources are matters 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, experience, and in line with their existing budget.

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