§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they expect to issue new guidance to police forces, probation and social services, concerning best practice in preventing juvenile prostitution and in caring for and rehabilitating those at risk or already involved. [HL1121]
§ Lord Williams of MostynNew guidance on how best to deal with the problem of children involved in prostitution will be issued in the autumn. It will take account of the Association of Chief Police Officers' guidelines on dealing with children involved in prostitution, any effects of the Crime and Disorder Bill and responses to the Government's consultation paper,Working Together to Safeguard Children: New Government Proposals for Inter-Agency Co-operation, issued last month, together with prevention, care and rehabilitation of children involved in prostitution or those at risk of prostitution.