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Autism

Volume 459: debated on Wednesday 25 April 2007

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the partnership between Dyfed Powys Police, North Wales Police and Autism Cymru to develop an assessment of the needs of people with autistic spectrum disorders; and what plans he has to introduce a similar scheme in England. (133387)

A local assessment of the scheme has been carried out by North Wales Police in partnership with Autism Cymru. The findings have proved to be beneficial to both the Police and Communities in Wrexham and Flintshire. A report of the findings has now been received by the National Policing Improvement Agency, who will evaluate them with a view to sharing good practice with Police colleagues throughout the Police Service of England and Wales.