Command Paper 5778

HC Deb 07 April 2003 vol 403 cc35-6W

Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department which(a) departments, (b) local authorities and (c) voluntary organisations his Department consulted in drafting Command Paper 5778. [106781]

Mr. Bob Ainsworth

The White Paper "Respect and Responsibility", published on 12 March, sets out the Government's vision for tackling anti-social behaviour.

The White Paper represents a cross-cutting agenda being taken forward by a number of Government Departments. It has been informed by the experience of local authorities, the police, voluntary organisations, and communities up and down the country. We will continue to work closely with local authorities, the police and others to ensure that effective action is taken to deal with anti-social behaviour.