Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 February 1997. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 February 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office;Prison Service

Question: What representations have been received from the solicitor representing Brian McHugh about the confidentiality and conditions for him to interview his client at Belmarsh prison. - Text of letter from Richard Tilt of Prison Service. (Holding answer 26 February 1997).

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations have been received from the solicitor representing Brian McHugh about the confidentiality and conditions for him to interview his client at Belmarsh prison; and if he will make a statement. [17368] Miss Widdecombe: [holding answer 26 February 1997]: Responsibility for this matter has been delegated to the Director General of the Prison Service, who has been asked to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from Richard Tilt to Mr. Andrew Mackinlay, dated 27 February 1997: The Home Secretary has asked me to reply to your recent Question about representations received from the solicitor representing Brian McHugh. Mr. McHugh has been categorised as an exceptional risk Category A prisoner. Such prisoners are held in special secure units and are subject to closed visits. In exceptional circumstances an open visit may be allowed with the approval of the Director of Dispersal Prisons. The Prison Service has received a number of representations from the solicitor representing Mr. McHugh in support of applications for open legal visits.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17368; 291 c289W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Legal profession Prisoners Prisons HMP Belmarsh Visits McHugh, Brian