Oral Question·Department for Transport
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 14 March 2024Answered: 21 March 2024
Asked by
Priti Patel
Conservative — Witham
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention (Dame Diana Johnson)
We all understand the devastating harm that crime can cause in rural communities. The Government are committed to taking action, which is why we will be enacting the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 to tackle the theft of agricultural machinery and equipment. We will strengthen enforcement on fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour, and we will deliver more rural patrols through our neighbourhood policing guarantee.