Received: 15 August 2019

How many times did the Federation write directly to the former Prime Minister Rt Hon Theresa May MP or the home office during her time in either office for the following reasons:

1. Raising concerns that budget cuts were having a detrimental effect on policing 
2. Requesting more money, how much was requested and how much if any was given
3. Raised concerns that budget cuts were putting officers at risk and what was her or her department's response.

Responded: 12 September 2019

The Police Federation of England and Wales neither confirm nor deny that the above information is held. We are applying the exemption Section 36 which is for the purpose of refusal as the information would otherwise prejudice, or would be likely otherwise to prejudice, the effective conduct of public affairs.

Further information on Section 36 can found on the legislation.gov.uk website here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/section/36.