Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will issue guidance on policing in areas where children frequently play.

Answer: Mr. Rosindell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will issue guidance on policing in areas where children frequently play. [75099] Mr. Denham: The Government recognises the importance of providing children with safe places to play and this issue will be carefully considered as part of the Government's review of children's play, jointly launched by the Department for Culture Media and Sport, and the Department for Education and Skills on 15 October. There will be a consultation process as part of the review, which will allow all interested parties to feed in their views.

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