Written question asked by Bob Dunn (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 February 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: If he will publish the timetable of events, with dates, connected with the successful application for funding the installation of CCTV in Dartford Town Centre, by the Dartford Borough Council; what sums were awarded to the borough council; and when the project was completed.

Answer: Mr. Dunn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish the timetable of events, with dates, connected with the successful application for funding the installation of CCTV in Dartford town centre, by the Dartford borough council; what sums were awarded to the borough council; and when the project was completed. [15864] Mr. Maclean: A bid from a partnership led by Dartford borough council for funds to install closed circuit television in Dartford town centre was submitted in the first CCTV challenge competition in January 1995. Some £50,000 was awarded in March 1995. The first phase of the system--12 cameras--became operational in July 1996. The second phase--a further nine cameras-- became operational in September 1996.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 15864; 290 c520W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: CCTV Crime prevention Central government Grants Urban areas Dartford
Contains statistics: Yes