§ Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will reconsider his decision not to contribute further public funds to the National Neighbourhood Watch Association; and if he will make a statement. [178413]
§ Ms BlearsTaking account of Government accounting rules, the Home Secretary gave careful consideration to his original decision not to provide further public funds to the National Neighbourhood Watch Association.
The financial position the National Neighbourhood Watch Association finds itself in is unfortunate but there are no grounds to reconsider.
I am intending to meet representatives from the National Neighbourhood Watch Association.
§ Mr. WyattTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he last met the National Neighbourhood Watch Association to discuss(a) the use of their logo and (b) their current financial situation. [178573]
§ Ms BlearsMy right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has corresponded with the National Neighbourhood Watch Association and officials from the Home Office and Treasury Solicitors have met with them to discuss, among other things, the logo and their current financial situation.