Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 2:00 pm on 5 May 2004.
I am sorry to have missed the first few words spoken by my hon. and learned Friend; I had to attend a Select Committee.
I have evidence from Victim Support showing the growing problem of people who are both perpetrators and victims of violence—a problem that needs sensitive handling. It shows the degree to which alcohol is responsible for crime. Does my hon. and learned Friend wish to say something about that?