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We are joined for this by Peter Peacock, the Deputy Minister for Finance and Public Services. Peter, the committee members have suggested that we make you an honorary member, as you will be here for most of the day, as well as next week and the week after that.
Although the fear of crime is falling, there remains a need to target areas of criminal activity that impact most on the everyday life of our communities.Funding for the police service is now at record levels, as are police numbers.
I note the point that we should have more involvement with other committees when the water services and environment bill comes before the Parliament in May, or at least assist them in examining policy options.
I note the point that we should have more involvement with other committees when the water services and environment bill comes before the Parliament in May, or at least assist them in examining policy options.
To make cheap political points out of the situation does not do those athletes a service and it runs down the chamber. I take back what I said earlier.