§ Mr. HawkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many convicted persons were subject to electronic tags as at(a) 30 September 2001 and (b) 30 September 2002. [76997]
§ Hilary Benn[holding answer 28 October 2002]The number of convicted persons who were subject to electronic tags was 3,219 on 30 September 2001 and 5,130 on 30 September 2002.
§ Mr. HawkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance is given to(a) judges and (b) magistrates on the imposition of sentences involving electronic tagging; and if he will make a statement. [76998]
§ Hilary BennI will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library.