§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he plans to announce his decision as to whether or not to implement the provisions of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 relating to minimum sentences for persistent burglars and drug dealers. [10369]
§ Mr. MichaelAn announcement will be made as soon as we have completed our consideration of the relevant provisions of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997.