HC Deb 03 November 2003 vol 412 cc441-2W
Vera Baird

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to increase the powers of community support officers. [134936]

Ms Blears

Subject to Parliamentary approval the Anti-social Behaviour Bill will extend the following powers to Community Support Officers (CSOs):

  • The power to disperse groups.
  • The power to issue a fixed penalty notice for graffiti and fly-posting.
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  • The power to issue a fixed penalty notice to parents for truancy.
  • The power to stop cyclists in order to issue a fixed penalty notice for cycling on a footpath.