Police: Washington and Gateshead South
Commons · Question 106301 · Tabled 16 Jan 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Sharon Hodgson
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure adequate policing in Washington and Gateshead South constituency.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Jones, 21 Jan 2026
The Government’s Safer Streets Mission sets a clear expectation for policing to deliver safer communities and improved public confidence. An effective, well-supported police service is central to achieving this.For 2025-26, a total of up to £422.2 million...