HC Deb 08 June 1978 vol 951 c197W
21. Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he intends to take to combat the rise in the crime rate.

Mr. John

We shall continue the broad-based strategy to which my right hon. Friend referred in his answer to a Question by my hon. Friend, the Member for Derby, South (Mr. Johnson) on 2nd March—[Vol. 945, c. 311]—by providing extra support for the police, strengthening the powers of the courts and treatment of offender facilities, and encouraging local involvement in crime prevention.