HC Deb 26 October 1993 vol 230 cc552-3W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people are currently employed in his Department's C3 division; and if he will list each individual employee's qualifications.

Mr. Maclean

A total of 69 staff, of whom 22 are engaged in considering alleged miscarriages of justice, are currently employed in C3 division of the Home Office. All are administrative civil servants in grades up to and including grade 5, having a variety of backgrounds, experience and qualifications.

Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many cases C3 division are currently investigating in respect of alleged miscarriages of justice; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Maclean

On 30 September 1993 179 cases of alleged miscarriage of justice were under consideration in C3 division of the Home Office.