§ Mr. Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many 16-year-old offenders are currently under supervision by probation officers at each of the offices serving the west Yorkshire area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorInformation in the form requested could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. Provisional figures show that about 460 16-year-old offenders were subject to supervison by the West Yorkshire probation service on 31 March 1983. I understand that the West Yorkshire probation committee are planning to introduce community service for 16-year-old offenders as soon as resources are available.