SURREY POLICE FORCE PRIVATISATION

That this Housewelcomes the decision by the Surrey Police Force Chief Constable to halt plans to invite bids from private firms to run integral parts of Surrey Police; further welcomes the decision to allow time for a proper public consultation; calls on the Government to listen to the concerns of the Police Federation, Unite and Unison regarding the use of private companies within any police force; and recognises that police services should not be run for profit but for people.