§ Mr. MalinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many anti-social behaviour orders have been(a) applied for and (b) granted. [95700]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeInformation on the number of Orders made is not held centrally, but we are aware of six Orders which have been made since 1 April 1999. We are not aware of any Orders applied for which were not granted.
§ Mr. MalinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will estimate the costs incurred to date by(a) police authorities and (b) local authorities in setting up procedures aimed towards the obtaining of anti-social behaviour orders. [95450]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe Crime and Disorder Act 1998 lays down no specific procedures which must be followed when considering applying for an anti-social order, other than that the police and local authority must consult each other. Where there is behaviour which is giving rise to concern, both agencies are already likely to be in touch with each other. Information about the cost of any additional consultation, or any other procedures which the police or local authority decide to establish, is not available centrally.