HC Deb 18 June 1998 vol 314 cc300-1W
Mr. Peter Ainsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many of those British citizens arrested in France in the past month(a) are now or (b) have previously been the subject of a restriction order. [46447]

Mr. Michael

None.

Mr. Peter Ainsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proportion of those convicted of eligible offences in the last five years are currently the subject of restriction orders. [46448]

Mr. Michael

There are currently 71 people subject to restriction orders under the Football Spectators Act 1989. This is an increase of 62 sin0ce the start of the year. The number of convictions for football-related offences in the five years 1992–93 to 1996–97 was 19,969.