§ Mr. GrieveTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many acceptable behaviour contracts have been issued to date(a) in total and (b) in each crime and disorder partnership; and if he will make a statement. [27640]
§ Mr. Denham[holding answer 15 January 2002]: Figures for the number of Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) are not held centrally as they are an informal measure, however we are aware that they are being used by many police forces and local authorities throughout the country. The Government recognise the effectiveness of this and other measures in turning round behaviour at the earliest opportunity and in our White Paper on police reform we encourage their widespread use and recognise the role that they can play in supporting the antisocial behaviour order process in preventing antisocial behaviour.