New Clause 8 - Early release of fine defaulters

Part of Criminal Justice Bill – in a Public Bill Committee am 2:30 pm ar 27 Chwefror 2003.

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Photo of Dominic Grieve Dominic Grieve Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) 2:30, 27 Chwefror 2003

Of course I welcome the reduction in the number of people in prison for fine default, but does the hon. Gentleman have the figures for outstanding fine amounts and the extent to which outstanding fines have been rising for the respective years for which he is quoting? I do not have the figures, but I fear he will find that the amount outstanding on fines today is higher than it was then.