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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Antisocial Behaviour: Local Authorities

Monday 20 February 2023 · 3 questions

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Key points

  • Ministerial actions include developing an action plan to tackle antisocial behaviour with stronger enforcement and swifter justice.
  • The Minister agreed to meet to discuss the matter in greater detail and to work with other agencies for swift and certain justice.
  • Additional uplift officers have been added to Staffordshire police to help tackle antisocial behaviour.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Kate Kniveton
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement Community Security
Context

Local authorities are facing challenges in addressing anti-social behaviour and need support from the government to effectively tackle these issues.

Question

What steps is he taking to support local authorities in tackling anti-social behaviour?

Answer from Michael Gove

Across Government, we are developing an action plan to tackle antisocial behaviour. We are looking at stronger enforcement and swifter justice, as well as supporting young people into sports and other activities. This action builds on our wider investment in tackling crime and antisocial behaviour, including our recruitment of an additional 20,000 police officers.

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Q2 Ian Levy
Crime & Law Enforcement Community Security
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Blyth Valley has faced ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour and petty crime, necessitating meetings between local groups, retailers, and the police to address these problems.

Question

Will my right hon. Friend please agree to meet me to discuss the matter in greater detail, and hopefully find where the support is?

Answer from Michael Gove

I absolutely will. My hon. Friend recognises how important it is that we work together with other agencies to deal with antisocial behaviour, have swift and certain justice, ensure perpetrators clear up the mess they have created, and intervene upstream to help persistent absentees back on track.

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Q3 Kate Kniveton
Policing & Resources Community Security
Context

Residents on Ashby Road, the A511, and the former A50 trunk road are experiencing issues related to excessive speed, aggressive driving, and traffic collisions.

Question

What support can my right hon. Friend give local authorities to help them tackle such instances of antisocial behaviour?

Answer from Michael Gove

My hon. Friend is quite right to raise this issue. Additional 231 uplift officers have been added to Staffordshire police, but I will be working with Staffordshire's police and crime commissioner to ensure that this issue is tackled appropriately.

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