House of Commons – Sept. 8, 2010 – 58

Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 31(2)), That the proposed words be there added. The House divided: Ayes 324, Noes 230. Amendment: I beg to move an amendment, to leave out from "House" to the end of the Question and add: "notes the appalling fiscal deficit left by the last Government and reiterates the urgent need to restore the nation to economic health;

recognises that the police will need to play their part in reducing that deficit;

and welcomes the Government's proposed policing reforms, which will deliver a more responsive and efficient police service, less encumbered by bureaucracy, more accountable to the public and, most importantly, better equipped to fight crime."