Written question asked by Richard Younger-Ross (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 3 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 February 2010. It was answered by Alan Campbell (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 February 2010 on behalf of the Home Office.

Antisocial Behaviour

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what representations he has received on the compatibility with the provisions of the Human Rights Act 1998 of the use of ultrasonic Mosquito devices in public places; and if he will make a statement;

Answer: [holding answer 8 February 2010]: The Home Office has received two representations on the use of Mosquito devices and human rights implications.Our position on antisocial behaviour is that it should be tackled, not tolerated. We encourage local agencies to consider the full range of innovations and schemes and practices intended to reduce crime, the fear of crime and antisocial behaviour. It is for local agencies to decide on the most appropriate interventions based on their knowledge of what works best locally. The Home Office does not promote or recommend any particular commercial product or venture above this.Information on the use of mosquito dispersal devices is not collected centrally by the Home Office.

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