HC Deb 15 December 1966 vol 738 cc137-8W
Mr. Boardman

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from police chiefs concerning the introduction of crime prevention certificates for householders; and, in view of the demand that such a scheme would make on police manpower, if he will decline to introduce it.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I have received no representations from chief officers of police about the introduction of such a scheme. The current National Crime Prevention campaign is drawing attention to the need for householders to take adequate precautions to safeguard their property, but the introduction of a national scheme on the lines referred to in the Question would make demands on police manpower which could not be met.