§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidelines on sentencing he gives to magistrates about drink-drive offences; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenSentencing is a matter for the courts within their overall powers as laid down by legislation and in accordance with the guidance given by the Court of Appeal. I understand that the Magistrates Association is revising the guidelines on road traffic sentencing that it issues to its members.