§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the co-ordinated police initiatives on a United Kingdom or Wales basis intended to combat violence against homosexuals. [605]
§ Mr. Maclean[holding answer 20 November 1995]: The prevention and detection of crime are operational responsibilities of chief officer of police. Forces co-operate with others where circumstances indicate that to be an effective approach to reducing crime of whatever form.