§ 18. Mr. Rifkindasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress is being made with the introduction of community service orders in Scotland.
§ Mr. MillanAt my invitation, the regional councils of Grampian, Lothian, Strathclyde and Tayside have prepared experimental community service schemes for offenders. Subject to consultations with the courts involved, I expect that the experiments will come into operation later this year.