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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

County Lines Drugs Networks

Monday 14 December 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • UK Department is investing 25 million over two years to tackle county lines drugs networks.
  • Investment includes the national county lines co-ordination centre, targeted operational activity in three major police areas, and increased disruption on transport networks.
  • Initiatives to help and divert vulnerable children are welcomed, as these gangs often target youth outside of school.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Harriett Baldwin Con West Worcestershire
Crime & Law Enforcement Education
Context

The question arises from the ongoing issue of county lines drug networks preying on vulnerable individuals, particularly children.

Question

What steps her Department is taking to tackle county lines drugs networks. Schools often have to send children home this year, very vulnerable young people have been preyed upon by these terrible gangs.

Answer from Kit Malthouse

We are investing £25 million over two years to surge our law enforcement response to county lines, including investment in the national county lines co-ordination centre, targeted operational activity in three major exporting police force areas, and increased disruption on the road and rail network.

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Q2 Harriett Baldwin Con West Worcestershire
Crime & Law Enforcement Children & Families
Context

The question stems from the issue of county lines drug networks preying on young people, especially when they are outside school. The local police and crime commissioner's initiative to provide extra help is highlighted.

Question

Will my right hon. Friend welcome the decision of West Mercia's police and crime commissioner, John Campion, to commission the Children's Society to provide extra help and diversionary activities for these young people?

Answer from Kit Malthouse

My hon. Friend rightly recognises that these gangs particularly prey on and target vulnerable children when they are outside the school environment, often those who have fallen out of school. Initiatives such as the one outlined sound absolutely on the money in terms of granular level work needed in constituencies across the country.

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