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HANSARDShopworkers: Protection from AssaultI do agree with the hon. Gentleman that shopworkers deserve all the protection that we can afford to them in the conduct of their duty, which has never been more crucial than…14 Dec 2020HANSARDDraft Antique Firearms Regulations 2020I am grateful to the hon. Lady, although she slightly stretched the envelope in terms of the subject of the debate to bring in wider issues of violence, with which I have to say…14 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public OrderOur police forces face unprecedented challenges and have the critical role of maintaining public order. They will continue to engage, explain and encourage people to follow the…14 Dec 2020HANSARDKnife CrimeThe hon. Gentleman is rightly concerned about knife crime in his constituency, as am I. While he again seeks to make a connection between police numbers and the level of crime—an…14 Dec 2020HANSARDKnife CrimeWe are surging police capacity in the forces most affected by violent crime. We have just consulted on serious violence reduction orders, which would make it easier for the police…14 Dec 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs NetworksWe are determined to dismantle county lines, which is why we are investing £25 million over two years to surge our law enforcement response to these ruthless criminal gangs. This…14 Dec 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs NetworksMy hon. Friend rightly recognises that these gangs particularly prey on and target vulnerable children when they are outside the school environment, often those who have, sadly,…14 Dec 2020HANSARDShopworkers: Protection from AssaultMr Speaker, before I answer the question, may I apologise to you and to the House for having used the word “granular” in my previous answer? If it is not unparliamentary language,…14 Dec 2020HANSARDDraft Antique Firearms Regulations 2020I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Antique Firearms Regulations 2020. It is a great pleasure to appear under your guiding hand for the first time, Mr…14 Dec 2020HANSARDCollege of Policing Annual Report and Accounts 2019–20I am today publishing the 2019-20 annual report and accounts for the College of Policing limited [HC 987]. This will be laid before the House and published on www.gov.uk. The…10 Dec 2020HANSARDOffensive Weapons Act 2019 Surrender and Compensation SchemeThe Offensive Weapon Act 2019 surrender and compensation scheme commences today. This is an important part of the Government response to tackling serious violence and keeping…10 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises an extremely important point. I understand his consternation on behalf of his constituent and his wish that that case in particular be dealt with speedily.…08 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI understand that my hon. Friend is concerned about the perception of his constituents, but I hope he will explain to them that we have quite interesting and clever plans to deal…08 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend raises a critical issue for us in the prevention of crime, behind which so much substance abuse lies. While she is right that the charitable sector has a huge…08 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises an extremely important point. When I was on the other side of the table as an eager recipient of Whitehall largesse, it long frustrated me that I had to…08 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am a great admirer of my hon. Friend and his persistent and effective campaigning on issues that are dear to him, but also to many people across the country. I understand his…08 Dec 2020HANSARDFirearms Safety: Public ConsultationI have today launched a public consultation to seek views on a range of firearms safety issues. The firearms laws in this country are among the toughest in the world and the…24 Nov 2020HANSARDForensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy BillIt is a pleasure to be here, Ms Eagle. I congratulate the hon. Member for Bristol North West on getting the Bill to this stage and on his constructive attitude throughout our…11 Nov 2020HANSARDPolice Community Support Officers: EffectivenessPolice community support officers are a valued part of the police workforce as a key liaison point between local communities and policing, and we are all, I know, grateful for…09 Nov 2020HANSARD101 Service: Call Answering TimesWe recognise the importance of a timely response to 101 calls and the role that technology can play in the relationship between the police and the public, which is why we are…09 Nov 2020