HC Deb 25 January 1990 vol 165 cc861-2W
10. Mr. Watson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will now announce new initiatives to combat crimes of violence.

68. Mr. Buckley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will now announce new initiatives to combat crimes of violence.

141. Mr. Archer

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will now announce new initiatives to combat the rising number of crimes of violence.

Mr. John Patten

The most effective crime prevention initiatives are taken locally to tackle local problems. Action already taken by Government includes higher penalties for violent offences; increases in police manpower and resources; and measures to deal with drug trafficking, terrorism and alcohol-related disorder.

97. Mr. David Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much was paid out in the form of compensation to the victims of violent crime in the last year for which figures are available.

Mr. John Patten

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board paid out £69,381,286 in compensation in the year ended 31 March 1989.