§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he has to implement the recommendations of the Sexual Offender Review Group; and if he will make a statement. [4888]
§ Beverley HughesI have arranged that the report of the review of Part One of the Sex Offenders Act 1997 will be published for consultation during the week beginning 30 July. I will place a copy of the report in the Library.
§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) when he plans to publish the Government's response to the Sexual Offences Review; [5381]
(2) if he will publish a list of those who have responded to the consultation on the Sexual Offences Review; and how many responses he has received to the consultation. [5378]
§ Beverley HughesI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Surrey Heath (Mr. Hawkins) on 27 June 2001,Official Report, column 99W. We received responses from a wide range of organisations and individuals. A detailed breakdown is not possible without incurring disproportionate cost, as some of those who responded did not want their identity disclosed.
As soon as we have considered all the responses in detail in relation to the 62 recommendations contained in Volume 1 of "Setting the Boundaries" we will be making an announcement of our conclusions.