§ 104. Sir J. Rodgersasked 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 36W legislation to restore discretionary powers to magistrates.
§ Mr. SharplesI 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.]