Oral Answers to Questions

Alex Barros-Curtis Excerpts

Monday 29th July 2024 Commons Chamber

[Kirith Entwistle (Bolton North East) (Lab)]

8. What steps her Department is taking to tackle antisocial behaviour.

[Mr Alex Barros-Curtis (Cardiff West) (Lab)]

13. What steps her Department is taking to tackle antisocial behaviour.

[Laurence Turner (Birmingham Northfield) (Lab)]

15. What steps her Department is taking to tackle antisocial behaviour.

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[Dame Diana Johnson]

Absolutely. We have been very clear that we see neighbourhood policing as the bedrock of restoring public confidence in policing, and the neighbourhood policing guarantee is a crucial part of that. The police have powers to crack down on the antisocial use of dangerous and deafening off-road bikes, which causes much concern in many of our constituencies, so that they can be seized and destroyed far more swiftly.

[Mr Barros-Curtis]

I thank the Minister for her answer, and I would like to associate myself with the comments made by the Home Secretary in respect of Southport. During the election, my constituents in Cardiff West repeatedly raised the issue of antisocial behaviour. I know they will be grateful for the Minister’s answer, but can she assure me that this Government will work closely with the South Wales Police and our new police and crime commissioner, Emma Wools, to deliver on this vital mission?

[Dame Diana Johnson]

Absolutely. As I said in my opening answer, a priority for the Government is tackling the scourge of antisocial behaviour. We know that the police and local authorities have a range of powers to deal with antisocial behaviour, which we will strengthen through new legislation.