§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions the Government have had with the Government and agencies of the Republic of Ireland about preventing the movement of sex trade workers over the UK border with the Republic. [102433]
§ Hilary Benn[holding answer 12 March 2003]I am not aware that any discussions have taken place specifically focusing on preventing the movement of sex trade workers between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Number of females received into prison 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 For defaulting on the payment of a fine for using a television without a licence 61 41 24 12 9 For defaulting on the payment of a fine for other offences 311 285 191 137 64 For non-payment of community charge/council tax 30 11 7 5 5 For non-payment of other debts 0 0 0 0 0