§ Mr. BrazierTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proportion of youth crime is committed by spree offenders; and if he will estimate the proportion of such offenders who do not fall under the Government's definition of persistent young offenders. [78776]
§ Mr. BoatengIt is not possible to provide the information requested, as there is no generally recognised definition of a spree offender. While information is not collected separately on spree offenders, many of the fast-track schemes across the country include spree offenders as well as the Government's definition of persistent young offenders. Some of those regarded as spree offenders will fall within the category of persistent young offenders in any event.