Knife Crime and Serious Violence 2022-06-20
2022-06-20
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the prevalence of knife crime and antisocial behaviour in Southend, highlighted by recent weekend events. She seeks immediate action on portable electronic knife polls.
Knife crime and antisocial behaviour are prevalent in Southend as shown over the weekend. Our local police require state-of-the-art portable electronic knife polls which are cheaper and more effective than arch systems. Does the Secretary of State agree that having these in place by the holiday period is a priority for Southend?
I congratulate my hon. Friend on her diligent work and positive relationship with Essex police. She highlighted a practical solution to address knife crime through portable electronic polls, which I have seen exceptional progress on in her constituency.
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Did not confirm whether implementing portable electronic knife polls by the holiday period is a priority for Southend
Congratulating The Mp
Highlighting Positive Relationship
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Q2
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The MP is concerned about the prevalence of knife crime in Southend and seeks to address it through portable electronic knife polls, citing their cost-effectiveness and efficacy.
Knife crime and antisocial behaviour are prevalent in Southend as shown over the weekend. Our local police require state-of-the-art portable electronic knife polls which are cheaper and more effective than arch systems. Does the Secretary of State agree that having these in place by the holiday period is a priority for Southend?
I congratulate my hon. Friend on her diligent work and positive relationship with Essex police. She highlighted a practical solution to address knife crime through portable electronic polls, which I have seen exceptional progress on in her constituency.
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Did not confirm whether implementing portable electronic knife polls by the holiday period is a priority for Southend
Congratulating The Mp
Highlighting Positive Relationship
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Q3
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The National Crime Agency is tasked with combating organised crime, but the Home Secretary has requested plans for a 20% budget cut. This contradicts previous assurances of increased funding.
The NCA tackles organised crime gangs behind knife crime and drug abuse on our streets. Given this critical role, why does the Home Secretary need to ask them to prepare for 20% cuts?
There are no plans to cut NCA funding. Its budget has increased every year since 2019-20, securing more than £810 million over the period of the spending review in 2021.
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