HC Deb 09 November 1970 vol 806 cc35-6W
104. Sir J. Rodgers

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will review the operation of the mandatory suspended sentences for first offenders; and whether he will consider legislation to restore discretionary powers to magistrates.

Mr. Sharples

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given on 5th November to a similar Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Preston, South (Mr. Green).—[Vol. 805, c. 1232.]