Written question asked by Huw Irranca-Davies (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 April 2003. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Monday, 14 April 2003 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, if she will make a statement on (a) the development proposals for alternative sentences for those who genuinely cannot pay court fines, and (b) deductions from earnings and benefits for those who can pay court fines.

Answer: Huw Irranca-Davies: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if she will make a statement on (a) the development proposals for alternative sentences for those who genuinely cannot pay court fines, and (b) deductions from earnings and benefits for those who can pay court fines. [108654] Yvette Cooper: The Home Office are looking at the feasibility of alternative sentences including unpaid work instead of fines in particular circumstances. We are considering how the use of attachments against earnings and deductions from benefits can be made a more effective part of the arrangements for improving fine enforcement.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 108654; 403 c626-7W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Deductions Enforcement Fines Pay Social security benefits Sentencing Unpaid fines
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk