David Blunkett's "Name The Tag" scheme is just the latest in a long line of his money-wasting initiatives.

What is needed is a real deterrent to antisocial behaviour and that means bobbies on the beat.

It is no coincidence that crime has increased in Brighton and Hove while the number of special police constables in the City has fallen.

Since this Government came to power in 1997, there has been a 36 per cent reduction in special constables in Sussex so seeing the police on the beat is a rarity.

Special constables play a vital role in neighbourhood policing. But specials, like full-time officers, are being overwhelmed by paperwork.

Morale across the police has plummeted. Disenchantment and frustration have led to a huge recruitment and retention crisis.

Conservatives want to see police back on the beat on Sussex streets. We will give communities a greater say on police priorities by creating elected police boards.

We will fund an additional 909 full-time officers to make our streets safer.

-Carol Ramsden, Brighton