HC Deb 01 May 2003 vol 404 c521W
Dr. Francis

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with his ministerial colleagues on combating anti-social behaviour in Wales. [110403]

Mr. Bob Ainsworth

All of the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill is applicable to Wales, although it will be for the National Assembly for Wales to take forward the devolved measures. Officials in the Home Office have been working with their colleagues at the National Assembly for Wales on the development of the White Paper CM5778 and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill.

Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to his Answer of 7 April 2003,Official Report, column 35W, on command paper 5778, which groups of charities were consulted; and if he will list the meetings that were held. [108992]

Mr. Bob Ainsworth

The Director and staff of the antisocial behaviour unit met with various individuals and organisations during the preparation of the White Paper.

This included the following charities: Age Concern, National Children's Bureau, Parentline and National Family and Parenting Institute.