HC Deb 20 November 1996 vol 285 c620W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to halve the maximum sentence for burglary and for the maximum period of detention at a youth custody establishment; and if he will make a statement. [4672]

Mr. Maclean

We have no plans to reduce the maximum sentence for burglary or the maximum period of detention in a young offender institution.