§ Mr. Robin F. Cookasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what measures he intends to take either to encourage or require sheriff courts of summary procedure to consider a social inquiry report prior to imposing sentence of imprisonment on persons aged 21 years and over, irrespective of the number of previous convictions of that person.
§ Mr. Harry EwingMy right hon. Friend is considering the possibility of extending the present "first offenders" legislation to cover all persons who have not previously served a custodial sentence.