§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what role has been played to date by MI6 in respect of gang violence; [28461]
(2) if he will commission an inquiry into the desirability of establishing a special national unit to tackle violent crime with particular reference to gang activity; [28463]
(3) what steps are being taken to investigate whether there is a link between organised crime, protection rackets and companies which supply bouncers and doormen to nightclubs and public houses; [28455]
(4) what steps are being taken to address the incidence of violence linked with gang activity; [28460]
(5) what percentage of violent crime can be attributed to organised gangs. [28466]
§ Mr. Maclean[holding answer 7 May 1996]: I will write to the hon. Member.