§ 22. Mr. LintonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he plans to publish the final 77W five-year targets for crime reduction for each police authority; and what measures he intends to take to help police authorities reach their targets. [112594]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkePolice authorities are required to publish their Best Value Performance Plans by 31 March each year. These will include their crime reduction targets. The Crime Reduction Strategy published on 29 November sets out in detail the Government's approach to reducing crime.