§ 19. Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on progress in the use by local authorities of anti-social behaviour orders. [116805]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeI understand that about 35 orders are currently in force and a number of local authorities, in consultation with the police, are actively considering applications for further orders. Where orders have been 67W made they have generally been found to be effective and I would encourage both local authorities and the police to make full use of the orders in appropriate cases.
§ 21. Ms BuckTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what encouragement he is giving to local partnerships to use the orders made available under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. [116807]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeWe have in place a full programme of support to partnerships in using the orders made available under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. In the case of anti-social behaviour orders, for example, my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has established an action group under the chairmanship of Lord Warner to identify what additional help needs to be given to the police and local authorities. The group is producing a model protocol for applying for an order and has arranged a series of seminars around the country to spread best practice.