HC Deb 25 October 1999 vol 336 c717W
Mr. Blizzard

To ask the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to ensure that relevant Departments work together to tackle problems related to domestic violence. [95521]

The Prime Minister

In June the Government published their integrated approach to tackling violence against women "Living with Fear".

My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is taking forward this work, together with that in relation to domestic violence generally. A unit within the Home Office is responsible for ensuring that there is a coherent, consistent and properly co-ordinated approach across Government in the development and implementation of policy on tackling violence against women. Co-ordination at Ministerial level is through the Cabinet sub-Committee on Women's issues.

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