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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Victims of Crime: Support

Wednesday 8 May 2024 · 3 questions

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial concern expressed over the hon. Lady's experience as a victim of crime.
  • Government highlights legislative actions and increased police numbers as support for crime victims.
  • Discussion includes criticism of false and misleading statements by senior Labour politicians.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tonia Antoniazzi Lab Gower
Crime & Law Enforcement Wales
Context

The question arises from the need to support individuals affected by crime and recognises the substantial unreported crimes in Wales.

Question

What steps he is taking to help support victims of crime in Wales. As a recent victim of crime, I know that one impact on victims is that it makes you reflect on how many crimes remain unsolved. The latest figures show that nine in 10 crimes in Wales went unsolved in the past six months, so what can the Minister say to the victims of the 82,000 reported crimes that went uncharged last year?

Answer from Fay Jones

First, may I say how sorry I am to learn that the hon. Lady has been a victim of crime? This Government have a proud record of delivering for victims of crime, whether through new pieces of legislation or the record headcount of police officers. Unfortunately, it was the Welsh Government who chose to reduce the number of police community support officers last year, which is having an impact on victims of crime.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific concerns about unsolved crimes and uncharged reported cases are not directly addressed.

How: Blaming Welsh Government For Reduction In Police Community Support Officers

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Q2 Tonia Antoniazzi Lab Gower
Crime & Law Enforcement Wales
Context

The question stems from the need to address the high number of unsolved crimes and uncharged cases reported in Wales.

Question

What steps he is taking to help support victims of crime in Wales. As a recent victim of crime, I know that one impact on victims is that it makes you reflect on how many crimes remain unsolved. The latest figures show that nine in 10 crimes in Wales went unsolved in the past six months, so what can the Minister say to the victims of the 82,000 reported crimes that went uncharged last year?

Answer from Fay Jones

First, may I say how sorry I am to learn that the hon. Lady has been a victim of crime? This Government have a proud record of delivering for victims of crime, whether through new pieces of legislation or the record headcount of police officers.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific concerns about unsolved crimes and uncharged reported cases are not directly addressed.

How: Blaming Welsh Government For Reduction In Police Community Support Officers

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Q3 David Jones Con
Standards & Ethics
Context

The question is raised due to concerns over false statements made by senior Labour politicians during public inquiries.

Question

Does my hon. Friend agree that we are all victims when senior Labour politicians make false and misleading statements at public inquiries?

Answer from Fay Jones

My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is deeply concerning that a First Minister should reveal himself to have acted in such a way, which appears to be entirely contrary. I look forward to Welsh Labour Members calling for further scrutiny of that issue.

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