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Apologies were received from Alderman Tim Hailes, Andrew Lentin and Munsur Ali. Deborah Oliver issued apologies but was observing the meeting remotely.

Nick Bensted-Smith issued apologies in advance of the meeting for his lateness.

The Commissioner had given notice of his apologies in order to attend the funeral of James Brokenshire, former Cabinet Minister who was also twice Security Minister with responsibility for overseeing the work of the City Police’s National Lead Force capability alongside its Police Authority. The Chair led Members of the Board in sending its deepest condolences to his family and recorded their thanks for all he did during his work to support the City and national policing.