MPs debate policing: 4 November 2015
4 November 2015 (updated on 4 November 2015)
MPs debated policing in the House of Commons on 4 November 2015. The subject of the debate was chosen by the Opposition.
The debate was moved by Shadow Home Secretary, Andy Burnham. The Home Secretary, Theresa May, responded on behalf of the Government.
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The Opposition generally use them to raise questions of policy and administration. Frequently, two separate subjects are debated on an opposition day.
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