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Debate between Meg Hillier and Lord Herbert of South Downs
Monday 7th November 2011

(13 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Herbert of South Downs Portrait Nick Herbert
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I am sure that the right hon. Gentleman realises that it is right for us to wait for the report by the independent inspectorate and to take careful note of what it says about the policing that took place. Clearly things did go wrong and we have to learn the lessons. The Government are committed to doing so as, I am sure, are the Metropolitan police. As the Prime Minister has made clear, this is not just about the security response, but about the social response and the preventive measures, which I know the right hon. Gentleman is keen to promote, that can deal with this situation and stop such things happening again.

Meg Hillier Portrait Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch) (Lab/Co-op)
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18. What financial support she is providing to London boroughs to tackle gang-related issues.