§ Mr. Beanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many times he was present at meetings between the Home Office and representatives of Radical Alternatives to Prison since 1st October 1970;
(2) how many times he has been present at meetings between the Home Office and the Howard League for Penal Reform since 1st October 1970;
(3) how many times his Department has met the organisation Radical Alternatives to Prison since 1st October 1970;
(4) how many meetings have been held between the Howard League for Penal Reform and his Department since 1st October 1970.
Mr. Roy JonkinsSince taking office in March 1974, I have been present at two meetings with the Howard League for Penal Reform. I have not personally attended meetings with Radical Alternatives to Prison, but both my hon. Friends, the Minister of State and the Undersecretary of State, have done so. There are frequent contacts between the Howard League and my Department. Home Office officials have also met representatives of Radical Alternatives to Prison from time to time.