§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the number of re-offences committed by juveniles since the introduction of the intermediate treatment projects as an alternative to custodial sentences; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John Patten[holding answer 23 February 1989]: Reliable information is not available. On behalf of the Government, the National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders has been monitoring the Department of Health's intensive intermediate treatment initiative. Its final report, which should contain information about reconvictions, is expected later this year.