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Wednesday 29th February 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Jones]

I visited Gwent police last week, and I was delighted to see that the most recent crime figures show an 11% reduction in crime in that force area. One might have thought that, rather than talking Gwent police down, the hon. Gentleman would offer the force some support.

[Simon Hart (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire) (Con)]

Does the Minister agree that policing in Wales will be more effective and more accountable following the election of commissioners in November?

[Mr Jones]

Yes I do. I believe that, for the first time, some democratic accountability will be introduced into the policing process in Wales and throughout the United Kingdom.