HL Deb 14 July 1997 vol 581 c100WA
Lord Lucas

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they intend to study the system of curfews for children in Germany; if so, when; and, if not, why not.

Lord Williams of Mostyn

We have no plans at present to study the curfew arrangements in Germany. Instead, the Government's priority is to continue with its evaluation of curfew orders with electronic monitoring as they currently operate in England and Wales. In addition, we are also pressing ahead with proposals to introduce a Child Protection Order. However, I hope to visit Germany in September and will be examining community sentences as part of my programme.