Question reference: S3W-00885
- Date lodged: 12 June 2007
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Current status: Answered by Kenny MacAskill on 21 June 2007
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it ensures that the Scottish Consolidation Fund is ring-fenced for investment directly back into the community where the crimes have been committed.
Answer
The Cabinet Secretaryfor Justice announced – in Parliament on 6 June 2007 – the Scottish Government’sintention to establish a new approach to reinvesting money confiscated from criminalsunder the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. By the autumn of this year, we will have around£8 million to reinvest in those communities hardest hit by crime. Early talks willbe sought to establish the best way to make a visible impact on services and activitiesfor young people where this is most needed, and to encourage additional contributionsfrom the worlds of business, sport and culture.