HC Deb 05 July 1972 vol 840 c174W
Mr. Rose

asked 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. Carlisle

There has been no ban on such conferences.

Mr. Rose

asked 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. Carlisle

Legal 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.