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Written question asked by David TC Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 February 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 25 February 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Gun Crime

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of measures to reduce levels of gun crime.
Answer

We have made significant progress in efforts to reduce gun crime since 1997. We have increased enforcement operations, introduced tougher legislation and given more powers to the police and courts to deal with offenders. We are also empowering communities to take local action against guns and criminal gangs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188131; 472 c1244W
Session
2007-08
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Crime Firearms
Link
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