§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement on the banning of joint conferences between accused persons and their legal representatives at Brixton prison.
§ Mr. CarlisleThere has been no ban on such conferences.
§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what facilities are granted at Brixton and Strange ways prisons for conferences with legal representatives during the hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
§ Mr. CarlisleLegal advisers may visit their clients at any time during these hours on Mondays to Fridays, but they are asked if possible to make their visits before 4.40 p.m. at Brixton and 5.30 p.m. at Strange ways and to avoid the period when prisoners and staff are at lunch. Visits can also be arranged on Saturdays and in special circumstances on Sundays.