Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Catherine McKinnell and James Brokenshire

Monday 27th January 2014 Commons Chamber

[James Brokenshire]

It is worth highlighting that under the previous Government’s control order regime, seven individuals disappeared in six years. We have increased spending on the security and intelligence agencies and protected counter-terrorism policing budgets in the 2015-16 spending round to ensure that the capabilities are maintained. That includes resources for surveillance and the management of TPIMs subjects. Upholding national security remains the priority of this Government.

[Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North) (Lab)]

10. What steps she is taking to reduce violent crime.