HC Deb 02 February 2004 vol 417 cc708-9W
Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the work of the Penal Affairs Consortium. [148896]

Paul Goggins

The Penal Affairs Consortium is a body that marshals the views of a wide range of organisations that campaign on criminal justice issues or represent those working in the criminal justice field. We recognise the expertise they have and appreciate the contribution to the debate on penal affairs that they make.