§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what funding is available for experimental crime prevention projects involving the use of television cameras as a means of surveillance and countering vandalism in town and city centres; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe funding and installation of closed circuit television systems in town and city centres for experimental crime prevention projects is a matter for local authorities and other relevant local agencies, including the owners of private shopping centres, in consultation with the police.
§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what percentage of his Department's budget is spent on experimental projects of all types; if he will list the projects concerned; and if he will indicate in each case the costs so far incurred and the date the project started.
§ Mr. HurdDetailed information in the form requested is not readily available. The Home Office spends 1.8 per cent. of its central budget on research and development. The expenditure is allocated between main subject areas as follows:
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Subject area 1985–86 £million Equal opportunities 0.3 Law services 2.2
Subject area 1985–86 £ million Race relations 0.1 Prison security 0.3 Civil defence 0.9 Police research 5.7 Forensic science 1.6 Fire research 1.1 Telecommunications 2.1 Research into the voluntary sector 0.1 Sex discrimination and equality 0.2 Other costs 0.4 Total 15.0