Crime (Prevention)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 July 1977.

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Photo of Mr Terence Walker Mr Terence Walker , Kingswood 12:00, 12 July 1977

In any consideration of the prevention of crime it is what we are doing to deter crime that interests ire most. I believe that we have a duty to protect the law-abiding citizens of this country who want only to lead peaceful lives. It is important that we in this House should do all we can to support moves to that end. I take note of the remarks of the hon. Member for Bury St. Edmunds (Mr. Griffiths). I shall not attempt to follow up his points on the police. He knows much more about them than I do—