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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Public Order: Covid-19

Monday 28 September 2020 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Department is working with police to maintain public order during the covid-19 outbreak.
  • Police officers are actively working to prevent the spread of coronavirus daily.
  • Government is collaborating with police leaders to ensure adequate plans and resources.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ben Spencer Con Runnymede and Weybridge
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

During the pandemic, there were concerns about maintaining public order amidst the spread of coronavirus. The question stems from these issues and seeks specific actions taken by the Department to address them.

Question

What steps her Department is taking to maintain public order during the covid-19 outbreak.

Answer from Priti Patel

Throughout the pandemic, our police officers have been on the streets every single day working tirelessly to stop the spread of coronavirus. I am in contact, virtually every day now, with the National Police Chiefs Council and policing leaders to ensure that we have the right plans and the right approach to make sure that the police play their role in stopping the spread of the virus and maintaining public order.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific steps or measures taken by the Department, only general statements about efforts.

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Q2 Ben Spencer Con Runnymede and Weybridge
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

During the lockdown, a community response supported people facing challenges. However, antisocial behaviour emerged as an issue. The question seeks assurance that police have necessary support and resources to tackle such issues.

Question

Will my right hon. Friend confirm the importance of tackling antisocial behaviour and assure me that the police have the support and resources necessary to do so?

Answer from Priti Patel

My hon. Friend is absolutely right to point out the full impacts of antisocial behaviour previously that are manifesting again. That is why police leaders are working with local authority partners to address many of these issues. He is right to point out that we must back the police to have the tools, the powers and the support they need. We will back them all the way to make sure that we deal with issues such as antisocial behaviour.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific details on the support and resources being provided to the police.

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