§ 29. Mr. Bellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has, and if he will place this information in the Library, concerning the comparative levels of violent crime within the European Community.
§ Mr. MellorThe only information is that published by various national and international bodies. Such publications should be available through the Library of the House. Reliable comparisons cannot be made because in different countries offences are defined, reported and recorded in different ways.
36. Mr. Ron Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the performance of the police in their role of preventing, crimes of violence.