§ Baroness Ewart-Biggsasked Her Majesty's Government:
What was the average annual cost of (i) a probation order and (ii) a community service order in 1986–87.
The Minister of State, Home Office (Earl Ferrers)The information requested is published annually inProbation Statistics England and Wales, which is placed in the Library. Information for 1985–86 is in Table 12.3 of the issue for 1986 and the figures for 1986–87 will be published shortly in the issue for 1987.