Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner says now is the time for the devolution of policing to Wales

Responding to the Welsh Affairs Committee's session, Plaid Cymru Westminster Leader, Liz Saville Roberts MP said:

"As PCC Llywelyn rightly described, Labour's policing proposals represent a "seismic shift", but they also present an opportunity to deliver positive change in our communities by bringing power closer to the people it serves. It was therefore disappointing to hear the non-committal responses of the Labour PCCs in relation to devolution in today's session, especially when Welsh Labour has previously supported the principle.

"Scotland, Northern Ireland, London and Greater Manchester all hold stronger powers over policing than Wales which is completely indefensible. As the former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham is well aware of the positive impact of devolution. The question that Plaid Cymru will be taking to him is, will his government ensure that our communities are able to benefit by delivering the powers Wales needs over policing?"