Written question asked by Jacques Arnold (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 October 1996. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 October 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: If he will comment on his proposals to make prisoners liable to serve the full terms of their sentences in Scotland. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Jacques Arnold: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on his proposals to make prisoners liable to serve the full terms of their sentences in Scotland. [38743] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: We are determined that criminals should serve the sentences given by the courts and should be allowed reductions only if they earn it. Our proposals were outlined in our White Paper and we will introduce legislation at an early date.

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