§ Mr. Anthony CoombsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to announce the results of the latest CCTV challenge competition; and if he will make a statement about plans for future competitions. [34096]
§ Mr. MacleanMy right hon. and learned Friend will be announcing the results of the 1996–97 closed circuit television challenge competition on Friday 21 June. Details of the successful bids will be placed in the534W Library. The Government have stated their intention of making £45 million available for CCTV. Some £15 million of this will be available in 1997–98.