HC Deb 30 July 1998 vol 317 c401W
Dr. Harris

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department with which sponsors of the Age of Consent amendment to the Crime and Disorder Bill [Lords], he held discussions prior to 28 July. [53932]

Mr. Michael

Over a period of time, I have had discussions with Stonewall and with a wide variety of individuals and organisations with an interest in the age of consent. My right hon. Friend and I also had a number of conversations with several of the sponsors of the age of consent amendment.