§ Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what encouragement he is giving to the installation of anti-burglar alarm systems in private houses and institutions, in view of the record levels of burglary and house-breaking in England and Wales.
§ Mr. MayhewWhile intruder alarms are appropriate crime prevention devices for many circumstances, there is a wide range of other measures that can be taken to safeguard property. Advice on the best measures in individual cases can be obtained from local police crime prevention officers.