Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Diana Johnson and Steff Aquarone

Monday 25th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Steff Aquarone (North Norfolk) (LD)]

What steps is the Minister taking to tackle crime in rural areas?

[Dame Diana Johnson]

As I said earlier, I have met representatives of the Agricultural Engineers Association to discuss the implementation of the secondary legislation that is required to deal with the theft of agricultural equipment, and I am also having meetings with the rural crime units to discuss some of the specifics. However, the neighbourhood policing guarantee applies in rural areas just as much as in urban areas, which is important.