Will the member take an intervention?

Let me address the point first.

At the weekend, Niven Rennie said: “When someone from government stands up and says crime is at a 43-year low, I always say it’s recorded

I am grateful to the member—

Will the member take an intervention?

I really cannot.

Does the member share my concern that so little is being done to reduce violent crime in the most deprived areas, such that the victimisa

No, and I will say why.

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Will the member give way?