§ Mr. Wardasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the progress of the neighbourhood watch scheme; and if he has any plans to encourage chief constables to extend it.
§ Mr. HurdYes, they have made a good start. Nineteen police forces in England and Wales are now operating these schemes and a further 10 plan to do so. My right hon. and learned Friend recently visited a scheme in Merseyside.