§ Lord Marlesfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the removal of graffiti and the clearing up of litter from the streets of London is one of the tasks performed by those sentenced to community service; and, if not, whether they will take steps to make it one. [HL1931]
§ Lord Bassam of BrightonThe removal of graffiti and the clearing of litter and debris from rivers in London are some of the tasks carried out by offenders who are sentenced to community punishment, the new name for community service. Offenders do not clear up litter from the streets of the capital as such work is contracted out and enforced work should not replace work that would normally be done by paid employees.