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County Lines Criminal Activity

Thursday 13 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • John Lamont asked the Minister about discussions with the Scottish Government to address county lines criminal activity across the border between Scotland and England.
  • The Minister noted that there is good cooperation across jurisdictions, including between English and Scottish authorities.
  • The Minister mentioned that the National County Lines Coordination Centre is working on these issues.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 John Lamont Con Rutherglen and Hamilton West
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

John Lamont raises concerns about county lines networks operating between Scotland and England, suggesting a need for inter-governmental cooperation.

Question

As well as addressing county lines networks within one country, what discussions is my right hon. and learned Friend having with the Scottish Government to deal with county lines across the border between Scotland and England?

Answer from Michael Ellis (Minister for Policing and the Fire Service)

My hon. Friend is right to raise that point. I am pleased to say there is good co-operation across jurisdictions—between the English and Scottish authorities—and between the different counties in England that co-ordinate on these matters. The NCLCC is working in this area, and I understand it is working very effectively.

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