§ Mr. LetwinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when Professor Michael Barber will produce his report on ways to curb mugging; and if he will make a statement. [51213]
§ Mr. John Denham[holding answer 19 April 2002]: My officials have been working with the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit (PMDU) on a variety of issues.
The PMDU has been working with my officials on street crime. The Street Crime Action Group has been convened by my right hon. Friend, the Home Secretary and my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to tackle the problem. Announcements have already been made on video ID, fast tracking robbery through the court.