HC Deb 06 March 2002 vol 381 c311W
Mr. McNamara

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish the departmental report on the aftercare treatment of victims of miscarriages of justice. [38360]

Mr. Keith Bradley

[holding answer 5 March 2002]: The report of the independent study has contributed useful material for further development of proposals but it does not stand alone, and was an internal document not designed for wider circulation.

Mr. McNamara

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the central unit for the advice for victims of miscarriages of justice. [38363]

Mr. Keith Bradley

[holding answer 5 March 2002]: The Home Office has established a working group that is considering how best to provide an advice and information service for wrongfully convicted prisoners. Proposals will come forward from the working group shortly but, as yet, no decisions have been taken.