§ Mr. Dellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are his intentions regarding the Report on Non-Custodial and Semi-Custodial Penalties; and what plans he has for expansion of the probation service to meet increased demands upon it.
§ Mr. CarlisleAs regards the first part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given on 6th November to a similar Question by the hon. Member for Portsmouth, West (Mr. Judd). As regards the second part the Advisory Council for Probation and After-Care is already engaged in a detailed review of the staffing needs of the probation and after-care service.—[Vol. 805, c.474.]