HC Deb 11 March 1993 vol 220 cc680-1W
26. Dr. Wright

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what measures he intends to take to deal with car crime in Staffordshire.

Mr. Jack

The themes of our Car Crime Prevention Year 1992 campaign continue to play a significant part in all police areas in encouraging action to combat car crime. In Staffordshire, the police are engaged in a number of car crime prevention promotional activities and are participating in the national secured car parks initiative. A force-wide vehicle watch scheme is being planned.

30. Mr. Lester

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from residents of Nottinghamshire about actions taken to help reduce car crime.

Mr. Jack

I receive many representations on car crime from relevant organisations, hon. Members and members of the public, including a number from residents of Nottinghamshire.

27. Mr. Trend

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement on the implementation of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 with regard to the referral of lenient sentences.

Mr. Jack

The power contained in the Act of 1988 under which the Attorney-General may refer to the Court of Appeal sentences which he considers to be unduly lenient is now widely accepted as important and necessary. The careful and discriminating use of this power by successive holders of that office has proved the wisdom of the Government's decision to introduce this provision.