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Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 May 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 May 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Firearms: Young People

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions she has had with Lancashire Constabulary on trends in the number of offences committed by persons under the age of 18 years involving the use of firearms.
Answer

[holding answer 12 May 2008]: Members of the Violent Crime Unit are having on-going discussions with Lancashire Constabulary in relation to their gun and gangs problem, particularly in Preston. This includes work with Lancashire Constabulary to review their gangs threat assessment, part of which assesses the threat posed by persons under the age of 18 involved in the use of firearms.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
475 c1565W; 204851
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Firearms Young people Lancashire
Link
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