§ Miss WiddecombeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department to which sections of "Criminal Justice: The Way Ahead", Cm 5074, Lord Birt contributed in his capacity as an adviser on crime; and if he will make a statement. [158241]
§ Mr. StrawLord Birt's advice spanned the full range of issues tackled in "Criminal Justice: The Way Ahead".
§ Miss WiddecombeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) to which Government policies on crime Lord Birt has contributed personally; [158350]
(2) if Lord Birt continues in his role as a Government adviser on crime; what the duration of his appointment is; and if he will make a statement; [158243]
146W(3) pursuant to his answer of 16 January 2001, Official Report, column 206W, on Lord Birt, what firm conclusions have emerged from Lord Birt's work; and how they have been reported to the House. [158271]
§ Mr. StrawI refer the right hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Taunton (Ms Ballard) on 27 March 2001,Official Report, column 594W.