§ Mr. Berminghamasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the Government have any plans to explore the possibility of introducing a day fine system, such as the one suggested by the National Association of Probation Officers in its paper, "Default and Debtors' Gaol", equating an offender's means to the level of the fine.
§ Mr. MellorWe are considering this proposal as one of various possible ways of improving the effectiveness of fines and fine enforcement.