Clause 109
5:45 pm
Amendment proposed: 257, in clause 109, page 67, line 15, at end add
(6) Whilst the courts may have regard to the availability of correctional resources, for the avoidance of doubt the courts must not pass a sentence that is wholly determined by resource assessments which are expressly intended for the guidance of the Secretary of State in planning for and providing such custodial or community sentences as he advises Parliament, and it considers, necessary in the light of such assessments..(Mr. Garnier.)
Division number 9 - 7 yes, 10 no
Voting yes: Henry Bellingham, Tim Boswell, Edward Garnier, James Gray, David Howarth, Jennifer Willott, Jeremy Wright
Voting no: Russell Brown, Maria Eagle, Stephen Hesford, George Howarth, Brian Iddon, David Kidney, Ian Lucas, Alun Michael, Madeleine Moon, Bridget Prentice
