§ Sir Cranley OnslowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the progress of the Swedish Government's trials of the offender tag system; and if he will make a statement. [17255]
§ Mr. SackvilleWe have kept in touch with the Swedish Government about the trials, and noted that a substantial number of offenders have been electronically monitored, although within a different sentencing framework. My right hon. and noble Friend the Minister of State plans to visit Sweden shortly.