Closed Circuit Television (Hansard, 27 October 1997)

HC Deb 27 October 1997 vol 299 c739W 739W

§ 33. Mr. Garnier
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his policy with regard to CCTV schemes. [11689]

§ 37. Mr. St. Aubyn
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the role of CCTV in combating crime. [11693]

§ Mr. Michael
I strongly support closed circuit television schemes, which can be effective in preventing crime and the fear of crime. They can make a contribution to community safety in general, especially as part of a wider crime prevention strategy. I am currently considering, linked to our review of existing expenditure programmes, how to encourage the appropriate use of CCTV in the fight against crime.