§ Mr. Haynesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what statistical or other material he assesses the outcome of his law and order policy.
§ Mr. MellorRelevant information comes from a variety of sources. Statistics are collected centrally on recorded crime, cautioning, court proceedings, the treatment of offenders, and the work of the police, the courts, the probation service and the prison service. These regular central statistics are supplemented by information held locally and by a wide-ranging programme of research which is carried out into particular aspects of the criminal justice system. All the main statistical series and research results are published. A wide range of advice is also available to us from those working in the field of law and order.