HL Deb 27 January 1992 vol 534 c39WA
Lord Avebury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they expect to issue the reminder to governors of prisons in England and Wales of the procedures that should be followed so that prisoners are not forced to register in a new religion before meeting a minister to discuss the change, asked for by the Secretary of State on a date before 12th August 1991, and why it has taken more than six months to comply with the Secretary of State's instructions.

Earl Ferrers

The reminder to governors was issued on 20th January. I regret the delay, which resulted from priority being given to other matters.

A copy of the reminder has been sent to the noble Lord.