HC Deb 23 November 1995 vol 267 c294W
Ms Janet Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give details of the guidelines governing sentencing for trafficking in class B drugs. [136]

Mr. Maclean

The Government do not issue guidance on sentencing. The Magistrates Association issues sentencing guidelines for its members, which are available in the Library, and guidance is provided by Court of Appeal judgments in individual cases.

Ms Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the sentencing guidelines for conspiracy to supply cannabis. [133]

Mr. Maclean

The Government do not issue guidance on sentencing. The Magistrates Association issues sentencing guidelines for its members, which are available in the Library, and guidance is provided by Court of Appeal judgments in individual cases.