HC Deb 12 July 1976 vol 915 cc40-1W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will give, for the longest and most convenient stated period of time prior to November 1975, the number of cases in which prisoners in gaol whilst awaiting or actually undergoing trial have been refused permission to see their solicitors and legal advisers.

Mr. John

Although there are necessarily limits on the hours during which legal visits may take place, prisoners awaiting or undergoing trial arc never refused permission to see their legal representatives.