§ Lord Windleshamasked Her Majesty's Government:
What use was made over the most recent five-year period for which information is available of the powers of the Home Secretary under Section 26 of the Probation Service Act 1993 to make rules regulating community service orders and the supervision of persons subject to probation orders. [HL3472]
§ Lord Bassam of BrightonNo use has been made of these powers over the last five years.