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Written question asked by Tim Yeo (Conservative) on Monday, 24 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 November 1997. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Friday, 28 November 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what is the estimated cost to local authorities of their enhanced role in tackling crime, as set out in the consultation paper, Getting to Grips with Crime (DEP3/5550).
Answer

Mr. Yeo: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the estimated cost to local authorities of their enhanced role in tackling crime, as set out in the consultation paper "Getting to Grips with Crime". [17961] Mr. Michael: We do not expect these proposals to have any significant net cost to local authorities. They are not about requiring local authorities or the police to deliver a new service; rather, they will simply require them to put crime prevention and community safety issues at the heart of delivery of existing services, where they have always belonged. Furthermore, effective and well-targeted crime-prevention strategies should generate significant savings for local authorities and the police, through reduced crime levels.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17961; 301 c669W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Crime prevention Crime Costs Functions Local government Police Getting to Grips with Crime