HC Deb 14 May 1996 vol 277 cc423-4W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales which towns in Wales currently have closed circuit television to assist with crime prevention; and if he will make a statement. [28652]

Mr. Gwilym Jones

The Government have funded closed circuit television schemes in the following towns in Wales: Aberdare, Barry, Bridgend, Cardiff, Caerphilly, Colwyn Bay, Cwmbran, Haverfordwest, Holyhead, Maesteg, Merthyr Tydfil, Mountain Ash, Neath, Newport, Pontypool, Porthcawl, Rhyl, Swansea, Wrexham and Ystrad Rhondda.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his Department's policy regarding the further expansion of closed circuit television schemes in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [28698]

Mr. Jones

The Government are convinced that closed circuit television has a crucial part to play in the fight against crime, and will continue to encourage its expansion in Wales.