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County Lines Criminal Activity 2020-02-13

2020-02-13

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Q1 Direct Answer
John Lamont Con
Rutherglen and Hamilton West
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John Lamont raises concerns about county lines networks operating between Scotland and England, suggesting a need for inter-governmental cooperation.
As well as addressing county lines networks within one country, what discussions is my right hon. and learned Friend having with the Scottish Government to deal with county lines across the border between Scotland and England?
Michael Ellis (Minister for Policing and the Fire Service)
My hon. Friend is right to raise that point. I am pleased to say there is good co-operation across jurisdictions—between the English and Scottish authorities—and between the different counties in England that co-ordinate on these matters. The NCLCC is working in this area, and I understand it is working very effectively.
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