Oral Answers to Questions

John Bercow Excerpts

Monday 15th October 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Browne]

We have introduced a code of practice on CCTV. It can play an important role in reducing crime and antisocial behaviour, but—[Interruption.] Let me make one point clear to all the authoritarian hecklers on the other side of the House—[Interruption.]

[Mr Speaker]

Order. The Minister of State must be heard.

[Mr Browne]

I simply reject Labour’s idea that we can never have too much surveillance. Where it is appropriate, CCTV can play an important role, but the solution to crime is not always to have more cameras in every corner of our lives, whether public or private.

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[Several hon. Members]

rose—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I am sorry to disappoint colleagues. The level of interest is intense, but we must now move on.