Increasing Diversity in Elected Office

Part of Questions to the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip – in the Senedd at 2:40 pm on 16 July 2019.

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Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour 2:40, 16 July 2019

Well, I thank the Member for his question. I recognise there is a way to go with PCCs. Some of the police and crime commissioners have appointed deputies who reflect the diversity of the communities they serve, and this has been a very positive step. But, of course, like all elected offices, it's political parties who need to make efforts to ensure that they encourage and support people from diverse backgrounds putting themselves forward for these offices. Of course, PCCs aren't devolved, but I will ask officials to raise these concerns in conversations with the UK Government on electoral matters.