§ 19. Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will introduce legislation to amend Section 3 of the Criminal Justice Act 1961; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarlisleMy right hon. Friend will consider the question of legislation to amend Section 3 of the Criminal Justice Act 1961 when he has received the report of the Advisory Council on the Penal System, which is reviewing this and other aspects of the existing arrangements for the sentencing and treatment of young offenders.