HC Deb 22 July 1993 vol 229 c367W
14. Dr. Spink

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what new initiatives his Department is taking to tackle crime; and if he will make a statement.

21. Mr. Hendry

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what new initiatives he will be taking to tackle crime; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Charles Wardle

We are strengthening the powers of the courts to deal with offenders. We are setting up the National Board for Crime Prevention and expanding the safer cities programme. We shall also be issuing shortly a new good practice guide to help local communities develop their own crime prevention strategies.