§ Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations he has received regarding the increased crime rate; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HurdI receive numerous representations on all aspects of crime. Our strategy for fighting crime is practical and realistic: we are providing the police, the courts, the probation service and the prison system with additional resources. We are vigorously pursuing 201W improvements in crime prevention techniques and encouraging crime prevention initiatives in the development of wider social policy. At a meeting of the Home Office standing conference on crime prevention earlier this week, working groups on residential burglary, car security, shop theft, commercial robbery and violence associated with licensed premises, presented reports offering a wealth of advice on good practice and recommendations for future action.