Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
In most police areas of England and Wales, who is elected to set police priorities and the policing budget?
Answer options
- A Police and Crime CommissionerCorrect
- The Chief Constable
- The Home Secretary
- The local MP
Answer: A Police and Crime Commissioner
PCCs are elected. In Greater London, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire the mayor does this job instead.
Checked 8 November 2026