§ Peter BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will visit the shopkeepers in East Preston, West Sussex, to discuss armed robberies at retail premises. [74765]
§ Mr. DenhamMy right hon. Friend the Home Secretary and I have no plans to make a Ministerial visit to East Preston in the near future.
We are, however, aware that Arun Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership is actively engaged with the Traders Association and the local community to discuss and tackle the crime problems retailers in this area are facing.
§ Peter BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many armed robberies have been recorded in East Preston, West Sussex, in the past two months. [74764]
§ Mr. DenhamThe requested information is not available centrally.