Written question asked by Ivan Lawrence (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 1997. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 March 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: When he expects to announce the membership of the proposed Prison Service Advisory Board. - (Holding answer 11 March 1997).

Answer: Sir Ivan Lawrence: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to announce the membership of the proposed Prison Service advisory board. [19041] Miss Widdecombe: [holding answer 11 March 1997]: Plans for the advisory board are well advanced, but my right hon. and learned Friend has decided to defer the establishment of the board until the outcome of the director general's review of the organisation and management of the Prison Service is known.

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