§ Miss WiddecombeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he last met Lord Birt in his position as an adviser to the Government on crime matters; what issues were discussed; and if he will make a statement. [136574]
§ Mr. Straw[holding answer 6 November 2000]: I would refer the right hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 17 November 2000, Official Report, column 801W.
§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many meetings he has had with Lord Birt regarding crime since Lord Birt's appointment as an adviser to the Government on crime; and what reports on crime he has been presented with by Lord Birt. [137321]
§ Mr. Straw[holding answer 8 November 2000]: I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 17 November 2000, Official Report, column 801W.