I intend to ask the Leader, with regard to my first contribution on the recently published crime figures, if we might have a debate on the issue at the earliest convenience.

With whom?

I note that crime figures under most headings are down except in one or two areas, which is totally unacceptable. There is a matter of public confidence and public safety with regard to crime figures. The recent comment in the media about different types of crime being out of control is not borne out by the most recent figures released for 2011 and 2012. I ask the Leader to organise a time for a debate on this important issue.