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Proceeding contribution from Viscount Astor (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 9 June 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

My Lords, I am extremely interested in the noble Baroness’s amendment but it addresses only half the issues. In my experience, the crimes that come about from abuse of alcohol start because there has been an abuse of drugs first. That mixture is important; it is quite rare that it is purely alcohol. In the late-night bars and clubs that I used to see, it was a combination of the two. I do not know how my noble friend the Minister is going to reply, but to ignore any treatment on the drug part of the issue would deal with only half the problem. Unless one deals with that, the noble Baroness’s initiative would be bound to fail.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
728 c440-1 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Complaints Children Abuse Accountability Clubs Discipline Alcoholic drinks Anti-social behaviour Civil proceedings British Transport Police Inspections Health and safety Exemptions Licensed premises HM Inspectorate of Constabulary Protection Police Nuisance Powers Public places Licensing laws Noise Police authorities Off-licences Music Standards Sales Young people Young offenders Reform Trespass Serious Organised Crime Agency Music festivals Police and crime commissioners National Crime Agency Police and crime panels Youth rehabilitation orders
Legislation
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill 2010-12
Link
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