Commons Sense

House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Young People: Violent Crime

Monday 25 November 2024 · 3 questions

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

Read the full transcript on Parliament.uk

At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Alice Macdonald raised concerns about the increase in knife crime and the involvement of young people in county lines activity in Norwich.
  • The Government is working through the Home Office programme to target exploitative gangs and provide specialist support for children involved in county line activities.
  • Robin Swann inquired about collaborating with the Northern Ireland Executive to implement similar measures to prevent young people from joining dangerous paramilitary groups.

Topics (select to filter)

Questions & Answers

Q1 Alice Macdonald Labour (Co-op) Norwich North
Crime & Law Enforcement Children & Families
Context

Knife crime has increased over the last decade, affecting families and communities. The Joe Dix Foundation works locally to combat county lines exploitation.

Question

I am concerned about the increase in knife crime and the involvement of young people in county lines, which is a significant issue in Norwich. Can you reassure me that the Government are investing all they can in preventive measures and explain what support is being provided to organisations like the Joe Dix Foundation?

Answer from Diana R. Johnson

I met with my hon. Friend recently to discuss this issue. Organisations such as the Joe Dix Foundation do amazing work to help keep people safe and prevent them from joining county line gangs. Through our Home Office programme, we are targeting exploitative gangs and providing specialist support for children and young people. Our new young futures programme will establish prevention partnerships in every local authority to identify at-risk individuals.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not specify the exact level of investment or specific details about the Government's financial commitment to preventive measures.

Was this summary accurate? Tell us

How accurate was this summary? (1 = poor, 5 = spot on)

Get updates like this by email
Q2 Alice Macdonald Labour (Co-op) Norwich North
Crime & Law Enforcement Children & Families
Context

Knife crime and exploitation of young people through county lines is a significant issue in Norwich. Local organizations like the Joe Dix Foundation work to prevent these issues.

Question

I met with the Minister recently to discuss knife crime and county lines exploitation, which are serious issues for young people. Can she provide more details on how the Government intend to support organisations such as the Joe Dix Foundation that work tirelessly in this area?

Answer from Diana R. Johnson

We are working through the Home Office programme to target exploitative gangs and provide specialist support for children involved in county line activities. Our young futures programme aims to establish prevention partnerships across local authorities to identify at-risk individuals.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not specify concrete measures or funding being provided directly to organisations like the Joe Dix Foundation.

Was this summary accurate? Tell us

How accurate was this summary? (1 = poor, 5 = spot on)

Get updates like this by email
Q3 Robin Swann Ulster Unionist Party South Antrim
Northern Ireland
Context

Young people in Northern Ireland face similar issues as those in England regarding paramilitary organizations, which can be seen as organized violent crime.

Question

The Minister mentioned the young futures programme. Will she collaborate with the Northern Ireland Executive to implement similar measures there to prevent young people from joining dangerous paramilitary groups?

Answer from Diana R. Johnson

I am willing to discuss with Ministers in the Northern Ireland Office how we might adapt and share good practices from our proposed programme, as well as build upon existing efforts across different parts of the UK.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not commit to concrete actions or timelines for implementing a similar programme in Northern Ireland.

Was this summary accurate? Tell us

How accurate was this summary? (1 = poor, 5 = spot on)

Get updates like this by email