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Police budget cuts detail revealed Police budget cuts detail revealed
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Police forces in England and Wales face cuts in central funding in the next two years of 4% then 5%, the government has announced.Police forces in England and Wales face cuts in central funding in the next two years of 4% then 5%, the government has announced.
Policing minister Nick Herbert said the cuts would be "challenging" but the savings were possible "while protecting the front-line" police services.Policing minister Nick Herbert said the cuts would be "challenging" but the savings were possible "while protecting the front-line" police services.
Central funding will fall to £9.3bn in 2011-12, then £8.8bn the year after.Central funding will fall to £9.3bn in 2011-12, then £8.8bn the year after.
The minister announced separate funds for counter-terrorism, and until 2013 for neighbourhood policing.The minister announced separate funds for counter-terrorism, and until 2013 for neighbourhood policing.
Mr Herbert said the government would "play its part" in helping to achieve savings "through continuing work with authorities and forces on value for money". In the spending review in October, police learned they faced a 20% cut in funding by 2014-15.
This work would cover "more effective procurement at national level, greater collaboration between force and other partners", he said. Mr Herbert said the government would "play its part by reducing bureaucracy, driving more efficient procurement, and working with forces to ensure that the savings of over £1bn a year identified by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary are delivered".
They would also work to remove "unnecessary bureaucracy which adds costs and impedes a sharp focus on front-line policing", the minister said. A prioritised budget for counter-terrorism would see £567m allocated for 2011-12, it was announced.
Mr Herbert announced a further £600m for "safety and security" during the London Olympics in 2012, although he said the government was confident that could be delivered for £475m.
The separate neighbourhood policing allocations are worth £340m in 2011-12, and £338m the following year.