HC Deb 31 January 1996 vol 270 cc797-8W
15. Mr. David Shaw

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what measures he is pursuing to reduce crime. [10802]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

My right hon. Friend and I are determined to fight crime and have provided for the deployment of 500 additional operational police officers, backed up by improved technology, and a £4 million challenge competition to help fund more closed-circuit television schemes.

28. Lady Olga Maitland

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to combat crime. [10815]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The Scottish Office is pursuing a number of measures to reduce crime, including the provision of funds for the deployment of 500 additional operational police officers, backed up by improved technology and a £4 million challenge competition to help fund more CCTV schemes.

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