§ Mr. MansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to encourage people to help the police tackle crime.
§ Mr. MacleanOn 28 September, my right hon. and learned Friend launched the partners against crime initiative, encouraging individuals actively to help the police. This initiative has three main strands—lneighbourhood watch, street watch and neighbourhood constables, and is linked into the expansion of the special constabulary.