HC Deb 07 February 1995 vol 254 c214W
Mr. Alfred Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the implications of the British crime survey results for Government policy on crime.

Mr. Maclean

The British crime survey is one measure of the extent of crime, the results of which are disseminated widely throughout the criminal justice system. Its findings have informed thinking about crime prevention in several ways, most broadly in identifying the highest risk areas and groups, and the offences which pose the greatest numerical problem. It also yields information which is helpful in monitoring some of the services of the criminal justice system, including public satisfaction with the police, police complaints procedures and victim support schemes.

The Government's policy on crime remains that no amount of crime is acceptable. The protection of the public, the punishment of offenders, the support of victims and the prevention of crime will remain our priorities.