§ Mr. HindTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations he has received on the proposals to introduce electronic tags both for defendants on bail and as an alternative sentence to imprisonment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has any plans to introduce electronic tagging on an experimental basis for remand prisoners.
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§ Mr. John PattenLetters from hon. Members and interested organisations have suggested various uses for electronic monitoring, including checking the whereabouts of people remanded on bail and as an element in non-custodial sentences. We are examining the equipment which is available.