HC Deb 18 March 1971 vol 813 cc367-8W
36. Mr. Iremonger

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he can now say when he proposes to introduce legislation to provide for restitution by criminals to their victims.

Mr. Carlisle

My right hon. Friend hopes to introduce legislation to rationalise and strengthen the various powers of the courts in this field when there is a suitable opportunity. The legislation will be framed in the light of the report of the Advisory Council on the Penal System.