Debates between Victoria Atkins and Gareth Johnson during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Victoria Atkins and Gareth Johnson
Monday 4th June 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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As the hon. Lady knows, county lines is a policing priority. It is a major element of our serious violence strategy, precisely because we recognise the harm that it can cause not only through acts of violence among gang members but in the wider community. That is precisely why we have contributed £3.5 million towards a national co-ordination centre to help to spread the message and the intelligence about county lines among police forces.

Gareth Johnson Portrait Gareth Johnson (Dartford) (Con)
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6. What steps he is taking to tackle knife crime.