Mr. Jim Callaghanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has given any advice to local authorities on the combating of vandalism; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungMy Department last year published two detailed reports, entitled "Reducing vandalism on public housing estates" and "Security on council estates", which described measures which have been successful in reducing vandalism. My hon. Friend the Minister for Housing and Construction drew these reports to the attention of members and officials of local councils in speeches to national conferences organised by the Housing Centre Trust and the Institute of Housing.