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Proceeding contribution from Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 23 April 2008. It occurred during Opposition day on Crime (London).


Crime (London)

I agree. Provision varies from one local authority to another, but many provide a variety of options for young people, for instance through youth centres or uniformed organisations. As the hon. Lady says, there is a group who will not take advantage of such services, but we might be able to find ways of providing diversionary activities in which they do want to participate. If that means giving them authorisation to do parkour running around an estate, perhaps we should facilitate the process. We need to ensure that the range of options offered to young people allows them all to access activities that interest them.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
474 c1400 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Crime prevention Crime Anti-social behaviour British Transport Police Finance Handguns Greater London Homicide Drugs Police Organised crime Misuse Offensive weapons Statistics Standards Stop and search Young people Gangs
Link
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