§ Lord Bradshawasked Her Majesty's Government: Whether they will give reasons why, after three adjournments of the case of Mr Lumituri Shala on 30 October, an "all options" pre-sentence report was not available when he appeared on a charge of driving while disqualified at East Berkshire Magistrates' Court sitting in Bracknell; what implications arise from this case: and what actions will result. [HL159]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalIt is not normal practice to comment on an individual case which is referred to the National Probation Service. I have asked the Director General of the National Probation Service to request a report of the circumstances from the Chief Officer for the Thames Valley area and I will write to the noble Lord when this has been received.