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<p>The Government does not collate centrally information in respect of the cost of
the former Gwent Police Authority or the Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).</p><p>Under
the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, it is the responsibility of
PCCs to determine how each police area’s funding settlement is allocated, including
setting the police force budget and the running of the PCC’s office.</p><p>The 2011
Act specifies that PCCs must publish key information as prescribed by the Secretary
of State. The Elected Local Policing Bodies (Specified Information) Order 2011 (and
amended in 2012) sets out what information must be published: <a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/3050/contents/made"
target="_blank">http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/3050/contents/made</a></p><p>The
publication of this information enables the local electorate to judge whether the
PCC is making the best use of public money at the ballot box.</p><p>PCCs perform a
completely different role from the old Police Authorities. PCCs are providing accountable,
visible leadership, and making a real difference to policing locally. Not only have
they brought real local accountability to how Chief Constables and their forces perform,
they are working hard to ensure that their local communities have a stronger voice
in policing.</p><p>The Home Affairs Select Committee recognised in their 2014 report
that individual police and crime commissioners are providing greater clarity of leadership
for policing in their areas, and are increasingly recognised for the strategic direction
they are providing. In contrast, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary found,
in 2010, that only four of the 22 police authorities inspected were judged to have
performed well in two of their primary functions: setting strategic direction and
ensuring value for money.</p>
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