§ Mr. Mayhewasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to bring into force the provision for partial suspension of sentences contained in the Criminal Law Act 1977.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe implementation of section 47 will place additional administrative burdens on prison staff and may, at least in the first instance, increase the number of short term receptions into prison. However, the Government will be keeping the matter under review.