Crime Reduction Partnerships

HC Deb 01 November 1999 vol 337 cc61-2W

Mr. Burden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on progress with the formation of crime reduction partnerships. [95004]

Mr. Charles Clarke

The crime and disorder reduction partnerships brought into being by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 have published their strategies. They are currently implementing them. This is a vital part of the attack upon crime, based on local priorities and needs.