To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-29399 by Ms Margaret Curran on 1 November 2002, what benefits neighbourhood wardens will bring to the citizens in those neighbourhoods.

Wardens can perform a wide range of duties which will benefit neighbourhoods, including reducing crime or the fear of crime, reducing anti-social behaviour, improving environmental quality, promoting community cohesion, supporting vulnerable residents and building confidence in local agencies and intolerance of crime and disorder.