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HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourWe are committed to tackling antisocial behaviour, which is why we reformed the powers available to local areas through the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.…10 Jun 2019HANSARDKnife CrimeAs the proud Member of Parliament for one of the most rural constituencies in England, I know only too well the trouble that farmers and landowners can have with antisocial…10 Jun 2019HANSARDKnife CrimeJust some of the actions we are taking to tackle knife crime include: strengthening the law through the Offensive Weapons Act 2019; establishing the national county lines…10 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe statistic the hon. Lady cited is sobering. I see no reason why charity shops should not be included in the review. I encourage all Members of Parliament to advertise the call…10 Jun 2019HANSARDKnife CrimeI have to say that I think this is such a serious subject—I understand the hon. Lady’s comments about her constituency—but I do not think this is the appropriate forum to make…10 Jun 2019HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Small TownsIf the hon. Gentleman promises that he will be brief, I will.05 Jun 2019HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Small TownsThat is the finding of the Office for National Statistics. We have to work on the evidence; that is the way in which we formulate policy. It is a great shame that the hon. Lady…05 Jun 2019HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Small TownsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I congratulate the hon. Member for Batley and Spen (Tracy Brabin) on securing this interesting debate, which looks at…05 Jun 2019HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Small TownsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that it is a community effort, in spite of the importance of law enforcement. That is why, in our Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing…05 Jun 2019HANSARDTelephone and Online ScamsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I thank the hon. Member for Ogmore (Chris Elmore) for securing this debate. He and other hon. Members have…04 Jun 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceThat is a really great idea for which I am grateful to my hon. Friend, who did so much in his past to work with young people. It is ideas of that sort that can really help to make…15 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceI thank the right hon. Lady. I am always very happy, of course, to meet those who have lost loved ones, as her constituents have, particularly those who are extraordinary in being…15 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceNo young person chooses to carry a knife out of an innate desire for violence and bloodshed. Knives are carried for protection, or to belong, or because young people feel that…15 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceIf I may just continue. The Bill strengthens the legislation on guns, knives and corrosive substances. In addition, we have brought forward amendments to that Bill to introduce…15 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceI must continue because I am conscious of the courtesies to the House, unless you are happy for me to give way, Madam Deputy Speaker. You are, so I will.15 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceAs the hon. Gentleman will know, regulation and decriminalisation are not in the review. In the long term, it is only by offering stability and opportunity in young people’s lives…15 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceOf course, we take that very, very seriously. The hon. Gentleman will know, with his experience as a Minister, that the Home Secretary meets not just the director of the NCA, but…15 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceIf my hon. Friend will forgive me, I will resist the temptation to comment about the police station. He will know that the Home Secretary meets the chief constable and the police…15 May 2019HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Stockton SouthIf the hon. Gentleman had been listening, he would have heard me say that officials and I will look into the matter because we want to ensure that colleagues’ letters receive a…14 May 2019HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Stockton SouthI thank the hon. Member for Stockton South (Dr Williams) for securing this important debate—his first Adjournment debate. I am grateful to him for his points, particularly the one…14 May 2019