§ 23. Mr. Gwilym Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many lay visitor schemes are presently in operation or planned; and what guidance has been issued by his Department to guide their work.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggI understand that lay visitor schemes are operating or planned in 32 police forces. We warmly welcome this progress. Guidelines on lay visitor686W schemes were circulated to police authorities and police forces with a Home Office circular which was issued on 26 February 1986.