§ Mrs. Dunwoodyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what actions have been undertaken as a result of the recommendations put forth by the Women's National Commission regarding underreporting of rape;
(2) What guidelines have been issued to chief constables concerning the creation of victim examination suites for victims of rape and sexual assault since December 1985; and what plans there are for further guidance;
(3) if he will make it his policy to introduce a national programme for training of police in rape counselling techniques.
§ Mr. Giles ShawWe are consulting the police about those recommendations of the report "Violence Against Women" issued by the Women's National Commission which concern police procedures and training. We hope to issue guidance on all these recommenations, including those on facilities for examining rape victims and on the reporting of allegations of rape, in the autumn. Copies will be placed in the Library.