HC Deb 14 March 1996 vol 273 c710W
21. Mr. Peter Ainsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what policies he has to deal with persistent burglars and drug pushers. [19003]

Mr. Maclean

My right hon. and learned Friend announced last October proposals which would require courts to impose stiff minimum prison sentences on persistent burglars and drug dealers. I will be publishing a White Paper shortly setting out full details of these proposals.