Police chiefs from England and Wales are warning of a £350 million funding shortfall which could put frontline services at risk.
Senior members of Britain's police authorities and chief constables are to hold private meetings with more than 150 MPs and will claim that government edicts are putting the finances of their forces under intolerable pressure.
Stakeholder Response: Association of Chief Police Officers
Chris Fox, president of the Association of Chief Police Officers, said: "The last thing we want is a reduction in frontline policing, but with 5.7 per cent funding needed and three per cent predicted, it is a very real possibility."
Stakeholder Response: North Wales Police
A spokesman for North Wales Police said: "North Wales Police are facing the same financial pressures as other forces as set out in the Guardian article.
"Our forecasts for next year are that inflationary growth is in the order of six per cent and there are in addition several additional costs associated with new requirements and introduction of the Airwave radio system.
"Funding is expected for this force in the region of 2.5 per cent from central government leaving a balance of four million to find from Council Tax. This would equate to a Council Tax rise of approximately 16 per cent.
"There is an expectation by central government that Council Tax rises will be in low single figures. This would result in a shortfall for North Wales Police Authority of up to three million, which could not be met without a reduction in staff strengths, including police officers.
"Cuts at this level would have a significant impact on service delivery and performance."
