§ Lord Marlesfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will consider using those serving community service sentences to keep road verges clear of litter. [HL343]
§ Lord Williams of MostynIt is for individual probation services to decide which kinds of work offenders should be required to undertake within the10WA framework of the Community Service National Standard.
It is already possible for offenders to be assigned to litter clearance work, and some probation services have made arrangements with local authorities accordingly, subject to being satisfied about the health and safety implications for offenders and supervisory staff.