§ Mr. RendelTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the agreed Treasury criteria for income from certain fines to be used to meet some of the costs of those engaged in the enforcement and prosecution of offenders. [70231]
§ Mr. Milburn[holding answer 9 February 1999]The Economic and Fiscal Strategy Report (Command 3978) announced that Departments would keep more of their receipts, including from fines, where this would further the Government's economic objectives, improve efficiency and not prejudice spending plans and priorities. Further details on the criteria are set out in a technical Treasury paper (PES(98)7(Revise)) which was circulated to80W Departments on 31 July 1998. I am arranging for a copy to be placed in the Library.