§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report from the chief constable of the West Midlands police on his plans to promote, in collaboration with the Manpower Services Commission in the county, vandal patrols and victim support projects.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe chief constable of West Midlands tells me that his support for crime prevention work funded under the community programme, including vandal patrols and victims support schemes, will depend on a careful assessment of each project, and consultations with statutory and voluntary agencies and discussions within the local community.