§ 27. Mr. Jacques ArnoldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to ensure that convicted prisoners serve their full sentence. [6175]
§ Mr. MacleanI believe that there should be greater honesty in sentencing. Accordingly, the Crime (Sentences) Bill contains provisions which will ensure that the sentence actually served will match more closely the sentence imposed by the court.
§ Mr. StephenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement about the effects of his proposals to abolish the present parole and early release arrangements. [4048]
§ Mr. MacleanI refer my hon. Friend to amendment No. 76 to the Crime (Sentences) Bill and the associated new clause 8, which were considered in Committee on 3 December. The amendments make clear the intended effects of the Government's proposals to abolish the present parole and early release arrangements.