Closed Circuit Television

HC Deb 14 March 1996 vol 273 c715W

Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the role of CCTV in tackling crime. [19240]

Mr. Maclean

Police operational experience and independent research show that closed circuit television can have a significant impact in reducing crime and the fear of crime. CCTV prevents crime happening in the first place; it aids the investigation and detection of crime; and it provides evidence to help convict the guilty.

We are making £45 million available to promote the use of CCTV technology in the fight against crime with the aim of providing 10,000 new cameras over the next three years.