29845 (2023). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

29845 (2023). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: Does the minister stand by his statement made prior to his appointment as minister that "After five years of Labour we have seen a 99 per cent increase in retail crime, a 33 per cent increase in violent crime, a 551 per cent increase in ram raids and a 66 per cent increase in the number of gang members" and if so what data(s) set is he using to verify it?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: As the Minister of Justice, I am not responsible for any statements made prior to my appointment.