HC Deb 28 June 1979 vol 969 c271W
29. Mr. Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement on his proposals for dealing with vandalism and malicious damage.

Mr. Whitelaw

I propose to approach this problem by strengthening the police, strengthening the powers of the courts in relation to young offenders and juveniles, and by seeking to obtain the wholehearted support of the public in the fight against vandalism and malicious damage.