HC Deb 24 October 2001 vol 373 cc282-3W
Mr. Grieve

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to allow housing associations and other public bodies to apply for antisocial behaviour orders; and if he will make a statement. [9479]

Mr. Denham

I recently announced my intention to look at the possibility of allowing public bodies, such as housing associations, which are or should be part of Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships, to apply for antisocial behaviour orders. I will consult with interested parties on the feasibility of this option before any moves to legislate in this area.

Mr. Grieve

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many antisocial behaviour orders have been imposed to date; and if he will make a statement; [9487]

(2) how many antisocial behaviour orders have been issued in respect of (a) juveniles and (b) adults; and if he will make a statement; [9475]

(3) how many antisocial behaviour orders have been imposed in the south-east region since the beginning of the scheme; and if he will make a statement. [9474]

Mr. Denham

There is known to have been some under-recording of antisocial behaviour orders (ASBOs) in a few police force areas. With the co-operation of Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) we are therefore undertaking a one-off reconciliation exercise to establish any differences between the numbers of ASBOs known to the police and the data from court returns. I will write to the hon. Member when the information becomes available.