Having a dedicated minister specifically assigned to prevent knife crime would demonstrate that the Government recognises the severity of the issue and is committed to tackling it. It would send a strong message that knife crime is a priority and requires targeted efforts.
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A dedicated Minister for Knife Crime Prevention could:

• work across government departments, with law enforcement, community groups and educational institutions, to ensure that there is a coordinated approach to tackling knife crime.
  - develop strategic plans and policies to prevent knife crime and address its root causes.
  - help raise public awareness of knife crime and promote community engagement.
  - create greater accountability for addressing knife crime, as a single minister would be responsible for delivering on this issue.
  - collaborate with administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to share information, knowledge and best practice, to develop more effective strategies to combat knife crime.
• I had a petition run on the e-petitions website for 6 months last year, however, it did not reach the required number to force the Government to hold a debate on the issue.  I remain dumbfounded as I thought it would reach high numbers due to the present numbers of innocent people being murdered with a knife in the UK.
• It is hoped that this time the petition will be shared to more around the country and then perhaps we can achieve its goal!