Question
Cheshire constabulary was named the best police force in England and Wales for the highest charge rates for crimes against women and girls—specifically, sexual offences, violence against the person, stalking and harassment. The chief constable, under whose leadership this has happened, is retiring next week. Will the Minister join me and fellow Cheshire MPs in congratulating him on his dedicated life of service, and is she, like me, surprised that the police and crime commissioner for Cheshire did not seek to extend the chief constable’s tenure when he offered to remain in service?50% vibes
Answer
I extend my congratulations to the chief constable on his dedicated service, and join Cheshire MPs in congratulating Cheshire police force.100% vibes
Verdict: AMBER (47/100)
The minister directly answered the first part of the question by congratulating the chief constable on his service. The second part, asking for the Government's view on the police and crime commissioner's decision not to extend the chief constable's tenure, was not addressed; the reply only offered congratulations to the Cheshire force. The person who asked would likely need to submit a follow-up question on the decision itself.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will the Minister join in congratulating the chief constable of Cheshire Constabulary on his dedicated service as he retires. | Addressed | Direct | The minister states 'I extend my congratulations to the chief constable on his dedicated service', which directly gives the congratulations the item asked whether the minister would offer. |
| What is the Government's view of the police and crime commissioner for Cheshire's decision not to extend the chief constable's tenure when he offered to remain in service. | Not Addressed | Generic | The only answer statement is a congratulation to Cheshire police force, which says nothing about the Government's view of the police and crime commissioner's decision not to extend the chief constable's tenure. |