§ 29. Mr. KidneyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what contribution neighbourhood watch schemes can make to his objective of crime reduction under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. [108263]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeCommunity involvement is essential if we are to achieve our aim of creating a safe, just and tolerant society. Neighbourhood Watch is a successful example of community involvement with around 155,000 schemes covering 5.5 million households. That is why the Government required the crime and disorder reduction partnerships to invite Neighbourhood Watch to participate in their work.