HL Deb 16 December 1997 vol 584 c85WA
Lord Carmichael of Kelvingrove

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the report by the Chief Inspector of Social Work for Scotland into the supervision of sex offenders will be published.

Lord Sewel

The report has been published today and a copy placed in the House Libraries, together with the Government's response. In response to one of the recommendations, my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Scotland will be appointing an expert group to take forward action in this difficult area. I am delighted that the Hon. Lady Cosgrove has agreed to chair the group, whose remit and full membership will be announced shortly.