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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

County Lines: Women and Girls

Thursday 23 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Sarah Jones asked about the recent assessment of county lines exploitation effects on women and girls.
  • The Government supports the National County Lines Coordination Centre which has made over 2,500 arrests.
  • The Government funds young people's advocates in major cities to work directly with gang-affiliated individuals.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Sarah Jones Lab Wrexham
Crime & Law Enforcement Safeguarding & DBS
Context

The issue involves the assessment of the impact of county line drug dealing on vulnerable groups.

Question

What recent assessment has been made regarding the effect of county lines exploitation on women and girls, given that at least one in ten individuals involved are believed to be girls?

Answer from Victoria Atkins (Minister for Safeguarding)

The Government is working on a public health approach to tackle serious violence and supports agencies like NCCC which has conducted over 2,500 arrests and safeguarded more than 3,000 people. We fund young people's advocates in London, Manchester and the West Midlands to work directly with gang-affected women and girls, especially victims or at risk of sexual violence.

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