❓ A parliamentary question seeks information on whether budget shortages are impacting police patrols and operations in WA, particularly in regional areas. The Minister denies any such restrictions, stating the Metropolitan Region received additional funding.
AnsweredQoN 661Legislative Council
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(1) Can the Minister advise if any Police facilities in Western Australia, particularly in regional Western Australia are currently restricting or curtailing the frequency of their patrolling or any other aspect of their operational duties as a result of a budget shortage?
(2) If so, can the Minister give details of the nature of these restrictions, the Police facility undergoing the restrictions and the monetary amount of the Budget shortfall?
(2) If so, can the Minister give details of the nature of these restrictions, the Police facility undergoing the restrictions and the monetary amount of the Budget shortfall?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
19 June 2002
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
34 days
In fact the Government provided the Metropolitan Region with additional funding to ensure patrolling and other operational duties were adequately funded. (2) Not Applicable.
(2) Not Applicable.
(2) Not Applicable.
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