§ 18. Mr. PaiceTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly about the level of violent crime in Wales. [35124]
§ Mr. TouhigMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I have regular discussions with the First Minister and his Cabinet colleagues about a range of issues including levels of crime, and measures aimed at combating it.
The Government are committed to continuing to improve the reporting and detection of violent crime, and to tackling its underlying causes.
§ 28. Mr. RobathanTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department regarding violent crime in Wales. [35135]
§ Mr. TouhigMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I are in regular contact with colleagues about issues affecting Wales, including levels of crime, and measures aimed at combating it.
The Government are committed to continuing to improve the reporting and detection of violent crime, and to tackling its underlying causes.