HC Deb 02 February 1998 vol 305 cc524-5W
Mr. Clappison

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what measures he has(a) introduced and (b) planned since 1 May 1997 to extend bail support and enforcement programmes. [26300]

Ms Quin

Clause 29 of the Crime and Disorder Bill places a duty on local authorities, acting in co-operation with other local agencies, to ensure that bail support for juvenile defendants is available in their area. The youth offending teams established by local authorities under clause 30 will be able to provide the support themselves or oversee the placement of the bailee with an appropriate community programme or voluntary sector provider.