Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 1 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 November 2000 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, What discussions he has had with the First Secretary about policies to reduce crime by young people in Wales. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about policies to reduce crime by young people in Wales. [136872] Mr. Paul Murphy: I meet the First Minister regularly to discuss a number of subjects, including this one. The Assembly takes great interest in the work of the Youth Justice Board and Youth Offending Teams in Wales, in view of their key role in safeguarding the social wellbeing, health and education of young people in Wales. Wales received some £5 million of the £85 million made available for the Youth Justice Board in the last Comprehensive Spending Review. In addition, the Assembly is providing a grant of £371,000 to the voluntary organisation, NACRO Cymru, to provide advice and guidance to Youth Offending Teams and local agencies in Wales.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 356 c687W; 136872
Session: 1999-00
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Crime Young people Young offenders Wales Youth Justice Board Youth offending teams
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk