That's all from the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner debate this morning.

You'll can already listen again on the BBC Radio Solent's iPlayer page.

Join us online on 6 May for full coverage of the results as they come in.

Michael Lane (Conservative) said: "The chief constable is independent so that separation must be held to account.

"Should the PCC be elected? Yes. It gives you authority for this big job when you are running a £300m budget."

A few of the candidates got hot under the collar about the number of police officers cut in recent years.

Simon Hayes (Independent) responded: "There was a reduction of 1,000 officers since 2010.

"But that reduction has stopped - we're recruiting 198 police officers, more PCSOs and staff. We're not seeing any more officers reduced in the constabulary."

Roy Swales (UKIP) says: "My main drive is to get out and listen to what people want.

"There's been lots of consultations, public say we want to see more police officers on the beat.

"I would look at a late night levy very closely - 53% of police time is spent on drink-related incidents."

Steve Watts (Zero Tolerance Policing Ex Chief) added people don't want the police to be politicised and the politicians standing are "running for cover".

Michael Lane (Conservative) says: "By doing the job well, it should improve the turnout for the next time."

Roy Swales (UKIP) adds: "Every vote counts, read the information and vote and make it a better turnout than last time."

Don Jerrard (Independent) says: "I would do the job as a chairman of volunteers - I wouldn't be paid.

"Where there are council elections, people will tick the box for the party. We should not have a directly elected commissioner."

Richard Adair (Liberal Democrat) adds: "Last time the role was a new concept. I'm hoping we'll have better turnout this time.

"When I go on the doorsteps campaigning, saying I am standing for police and crime commissioner, they look at me with blank expressions."

Simon Hayes (Independent) says: "Every elector has the opportunity to vote. Last time it was a disappointing turnout - central government were appalling in how they advertised the role.

"I've met 13,500 people in the course of my role and there is a greater awareness.

"The role and responsibility is wider than the old police authority and cost £1.5m - that's cheaper than police authority - it's value for money."

That's the end of the live debate on Radio Solent but we're continuing our coverage as we look at some of the points in more detail.

Robin Price (Labour) says plans to have greater cooperation between fire service and police were a "roundabout way of making cuts". 

Home Secretary Theresa May said she hoped to give PCCs more power. 

Michael Lane (Conservative) says: "I come from a broadly conservative background, but I will serve all the people without fear or favour and fight for what makes Hampshire safer.."

Don Jerrard (Independent) adds: "I agree with Janet (see post 09:43). You have to have a balance of power between politicians and public. Police authorities represented the people."

Steve Watts (Zero Tolerance Policing ex Chief) says: "Politics must be kept out of policing. I have no political background or aspiration.

"It's naive to think the parties are supporting their campaign and will not be telling them what to do in their job as PCC."

Simon Hayes (Independent) says: "Being independent has enabled me to work with local authorities of all political colours."

On the issue of party politics in policing, Roy Swales (UKIP) says: "Just because you are member of a party doesn’t mean you have to do what that party says and take a different line."

Robin Price (Labour) says: "With parties - you know what my values are. I embrace the values of the Labour party but I'm not going to be dictated to by them."

Janet from Romsey has called in and says she is appalled at politics being involved in law and order.

Richard Adair (Liberal Democrat) says: "It's difficult to pull politics out of the role of PCC.

"At the end of the day the police do the work of the government, the government set the money and priorities for policing. What matters are the qualities of the person."

Robin Price (Labour) says: "It's the cuts that are causing the problem - cuts have consequences.

"Labour will properly fund the police force."

Simon Hayes (Independent) says: "The challenges are dealing with a reduction in money from government. Whoever is PCC has got to deal with reduced funds.

"Anti-social behaviour affects the public most in day-to-day life. Southampton has seen a reduction in anti-social behaviour since I've been PCC."

Don Jerrard (Independent) says: "We need to get police back to the community - in local police stations. People need to be able to communicate with the police.

"Homeless people needs social services. We've lost the idea of proper community policing - that means police stations in the local community."

Steve Watts (Zero Tolerance Policing ex Chief) spoke about the issue of homelessness.

He says: "It's important police address crime and anti-social behaviour.

"There is a big issue about making sure homeless people are supported and helped to live. Morale is the big issue."

Richard Adair (Liberal Democrat) says: "The issue we have at the moment is manpower - we don't have the amount of police officers and PCSOs that we need. You cannot cut the police without consequences.

"Anti-social behavior is going up, why? Because they don't think they will get caught."

Michael Lane (Conservative) says: "We shouldn't accept crime as a fact of life. I want to reassure people that they matter and are heard. I will work full time to keep us all safer."

Robin Price (Labour) says: "I'll stand up against the cuts and want to properly fund the police. Crime fell by 43% under the last Labour government."

Roy Swales (UKIP) says: "I want to provide more of them (police) - I want a safer Hampshire and Isle of Wight and want everyone to know what the PCC does and how he can make you safer."

Steve Watts (Zero Tolerance Policing ex Chief) says: "I'm a former chief officer... I've seen a deterioration in policing... Zero Tolerance is a relentless focus on those who blight our lives with anti-social behaviour - louts and burglars."