Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jonathan Reynolds and Karen Bradley

Monday 12th October 2015 Commons Chamber

[Karen Bradley]

I thank my right hon. Friend for that question. We met last week and discussed some aspects of this. We are looking at the feasibility of the reporting of hate crime and will be making a decision shortly.

[Jonathan Reynolds (Stalybridge and Hyde) (Lab/Co-op)]

Balancing freedom of speech with the need to ensure we have a strong, diverse and cohesive society is a challenge for any Government, but what practical funding does the Home Office offer to support communities like mine that want to run initiatives to bring diverse communities together and promote that more cohesive society?

[Karen Bradley]

As I just said, we are looking to introduce a new hate crime action plan and we are looking at all the ways we can support those local communities who want to work actively to promote community cohesion and our shared values.