§ Lord Mason of Barnsleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the latest stated position of the Police Federation on the question of introducing an identification card scheme; and what are the observations on it. [HL3399]
§ The Minister of State, Home Office (Lord Williams of Mostyn)We have had no recent discussions with the Police Federation about this issue; but we understand that its latest stated position is that it would favour a voluntary identity card which also acts as a driving licence and travel document. We have not yet formed a view on the merits of this or any other option.
§ Lord Mason of Barnsleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the recent stated position of the Association of Chief Police Officers to the
Number of female and young1 known offenders (those cautioned or convicted) for indictable offences, England and Wales2 and Northern Ireland, 1992–97 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Female known offenders England and Wales2 101,133 93,676 95,728 90,751 86,255 88,277 Northern Ireland3 3,431 3,531 3,219 3,400 3,319 3,531 Young1 known offenders England and Wales2 143,647 129,525 135,811 132,869 124,241 120,070 Northern Ireland4 742 769 879 1,009 972 955 1 For England and Wales the young are defined as 10 to 17 year-olds while for Northern Ireland they are defined as 10 to 16 year-olds. 2 There are known shortfalls for 1992 in the recording of convictions for indictable offences. 3 Convictions only. Northern Ireland figures are not readily available for the number of cautions administered by sex of offender. 4 Convictions only. Northern Ireland figures for juvenile cautions are not produced on a comparable basis with those of England and Wales.