§ Mr. Evennettasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the Metropolitan police are introducing any additional measures to combat burglary in the Metropolitan police district; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Giles ShawI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to a question from the hon. Member for Leyton (Mr. Cohen) on 20 December at columns288–89. I further understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that he places continued emphasis on community involvement through such schemes as neighbourhood watch in tackling the problem of crime in London, particularly burglary.