Home Office hail Blaenymaes Anti-Crime Work - 19th Mar, 2007

Home Office Minister Gerry Sutcliffe MP has hailed the crime busting initiatives in Blaenymaes at Home Office Questions

Gerry Sutcliffe made the remarks following a question from local MP, Sian James.

Mrs James asked the Minister whether he would look at the impressive work being done in Blaenymaes to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour and incorporate this into the review into the criminal justice system.

Sian James MP said:

"For the purposes of the review, I want the Home Office to look at the effective work being undertaken against crime and antisocial behaviour in Blaenymaes and incorporate that good practice into the review. The work being undertaken here represents good progress, not the "hug a hoodie" culture that the Tory Opposition are talking about.

Gerry Sutcliffe MP said:

"I am pleased about the work that goes on in Wales and in her constituency, where she recently made a visit to see it. The work that is going on between the Welsh Assembly, local government and local communities in support of the police is to be commended. We are looking into what can be done in terms of antisocial behaviour orders and community sentencing to ensure that our communities feel a lot safer."