HL Deb 17 May 1999 vol 601 cc8-9WA
Lord Janner of Braunstone

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Following the Community Sentence Demonstration Projects in Shropshire and Teesside, what are their plans for (a) extending the programme nationally; (b) publicising the research findings; and (c) taking any other action arising from the projects and the research findings? [HL2349]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The research findings were published in Home Office Research Study 194, copies of which have been sent to all probation services, magistrates' courts, Crown Court centres and relevant professional journals. Further copies are available from the Home Office. We are currently examining the results, which will inform future policy on community sentences.

Lord Janner of Braunstone

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What were the costs of running the Community Sentence Demonstration Projects in Shropshire and Teesside, excluding research costs. [HL2350]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

Approximately £65,000.