Adjournment debate on Tuesday, 21 October 2008, in the House of Commons, led by Simon Hughes. The answering member was Alan Campbell.

Youth Violence (London)

Westminster Hall debate on youth violence in London.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 481 c24-47WH
Session: 2007-08
Department: Home Office
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Proceeding contributions: Speaker | 481 c32WH (Link to this contribution) This is a most important and well-attended debate. I intend the winding-up speeches to start at 12 o...; Simon Hughes | 481 c29-31WH (Link to this contribution) If the hon. Gentleman will forgive me, I am really keen that as many hon. Members as possible, in ad...; Andrew Love | 481 c29WH (Link to this contribution) Will the hon. Gentleman give way one more time?; Simon Hughes | 481 c29WH (Link to this contribution) I have been to New York and talked to the New York city police, and others, who have done some extre...; Andrew Pelling | 481 c32WH (Link to this contribution) I will keep my remarks short, Mr. Olner. I thank the hon. Member for North Southwark and Bermondsey ...; Simon Hughes | 481 c28-9WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Lady is right about that. She is a really good London MP, and on London issues she is assid...; Greg Hands | 481 c29WH (Link to this contribution) This is an important subject, and the fact that 14 London MPs are present for the debate is testimon...; Simon Hughes | 481 c29WH (Link to this contribution) I shall give way to the hon. Member for Hammersmith and Fulham (Mr. Hands). I am trying to make sure...; Andrew Love | 481 c29WH (Link to this contribution) Will the hon. Gentleman give way?; Greg Hands | 481 c29WH (Link to this contribution) Will the hon. Gentleman give way?; Lee Scott | 481 c26WH (Link to this contribution) Will the hon. Gentleman give way?; Simon Hughes | 481 c26WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman is right. I had only two more statistics to give, and one is on that very subject...; Lee Scott | 481 c27WH (Link to this contribution) I want to endorse that point. I recently met some general practitioners in my constituency who said ...; Simon Hughes | 481 c27WH (Link to this contribution) In just two seconds. Some 33 per cent., or 252 youngsters aged between 16 and 18, were admitted with...; Karen Buck | 481 c28WH (Link to this contribution) I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on a very thoughtful and balanced contribution to this very import...; Simon Hughes | 481 c27-8WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman represents an east London constituency. We have heard hon. Members from the north...; Andrew Love | 481 c26WH (Link to this contribution) I have listened very carefully to the hon. Gentleman's arguments, all of which I support. Does he ac...; Simon Hughes | 481 c24-6WH (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to Mr. Speaker for selecting this important debate and for giving us the opportunity d...; Simon Hughes | 481 c42WH (Link to this contribution) One of the phrases that has emerged in all the discussions in south London has been that we want a “...; James Brokenshire | 481 c42WH (Link to this contribution) I would also like to congratulate the hon. Member for North Southwark and Bermondsey (Simon Hughes) ...; Tom Brake | 481 c40-1WH (Link to this contribution) I agree entirely. The solutions must be appropriate and timely. An example that I have often heard a...; Stephen Hammond | 481 c39-40WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman has made the point that the solutions may be complex, but they must also be relev...; Tom Brake | 481 c39WH (Link to this contribution) Like others, I start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for North Southwark and Bermondsey ...; Andrew Love | 481 c38-9WH (Link to this contribution) I, too, start by congratulating the hon. Member for North Southwark and Bermondsey (Simon Hughes) no...; Mark Field | 481 c37WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Lady is absolutely right. She has made her point extremely well, and I do not need to add t...; Karen Buck | 481 c36-7WH (Link to this contribution) There is a problem with perception in some schools, which, I suspect, goes across the board. Schools...; Mark Field | 481 c36WH (Link to this contribution) I guess I stepped into that one. As is the case with a lot of crime, the perception and fear of cri...; Simon Hughes | 481 c36WH (Link to this contribution) In Bermondsey, it is always the Conservatives who come third.; Mark Field | 481 c35-6WH (Link to this contribution) Thank you, Mr. Olner, for allowing me to make a brief contribution to this debate. I congratulate th...; Angela Watkinson | 481 c34-5WH (Link to this contribution) That would also help schools, which are doing a lot of good work through their pastoral care and the...; Mark Field | 481 c36WH (Link to this contribution) I could mischievously suggest that the hon. Gentleman should also speak to those who came third. Tha...; Simon Hughes | 481 c36WH (Link to this contribution) To reinforce that point, one of the most exciting things that I have done in the past few weeks was ...; Karen Buck | 481 c34WH (Link to this contribution) I hope that the hon. Lady accepts that tragically many young people involved in criminal and antisoc...; Angela Watkinson | 481 c33-4WH (Link to this contribution) I will keep my remarks as brief as possible, as you have suggested, Mr. Olner, as a few other collea...; Andrew Love | 481 c34WH (Link to this contribution) Does the hon. Lady agree that there is a dire need for more research? The hon. Member for North Sout...; Angela Watkinson | 481 c34WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Lady is absolutely right. A safe, secure and supportive family background is the foundation...; Andrew Pelling | 481 c32-3WH (Link to this contribution) That kind of joint approach is a good one. I am keen to give other Members the chance to speak, so t...; Theresa Villiers | 481 c32WH (Link to this contribution) Does the hon. Gentleman agree that a wider range of community groups also have an important role to ...; James Brokenshire | 481 c42-3WH (Link to this contribution) That emphasis on community is extremely important in this debate and we should recognise the very po...; Andrew Pelling | 481 c43WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman is being rather partisan; I thought that this was meant to be a non-partisan disc...; James Brokenshire | 481 c43-4WH (Link to this contribution) Immediate action can come through a very strong and firm policing presence. That is the way to do it...; Alan Campbell | 481 c44-7WH (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to the hon. Member for North Southwark and Bermondsey (Simon Hughes) for securing this...; Speaker | 481 c47WH (Link to this contribution) Order. We must move on to the next debate.
Subjects: Death Crimes of violence Anti-social behaviour Greater London Police Young people Violence
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Youth Violence (London)

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