Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 June 1997. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What review his Department has undertaken of the impact of imprisonment on families of prisoners.

Answer: Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what review his Department has undertaken of the impact of imprisonment on families of prisoners; and if he will make a statement. [3285] Ms Joyce Quin: In keeping with Prison Rule 31, which provides that special attention shall be paid to the maintenance of such relationships between a prisoner and his family as are desirable in the best interests of both, the Prison Service keeps under continuous review the impact of imprisonment on prisoners and their families, in a number of fora. These include the Prison Service Family Ties Consultative Group which comprises representatives from a wide spectrum of interests, including penal reform and family ties support groups.

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