HC Deb 25 June 2001 vol 370 c52W
Mr. Lidington

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement about the role of Lord Birt as the Government's adviser on crime. [216]

Mr. Blunkett

Lord Birt's work has ranged widely over the criminal justice field. His advice, research and analysis are reflected in the Government's strategy document, "Criminal Justice: The Way Ahead" (Cm 5074).