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Tony Blair's arrival at the European Parliament was met by a demonstration of MEPs calling for the British Presidency to take a lead in opening up law-making debates by ministers.

5.46.04pm BST (GMT +0100) Wed 26th Oct 2005

Commenting on the report: "National Offender Management Service: Dealing with increased numbers in Custody" that calls for the improvement of contingency arrangements in case the prison population continues to rise.

Lynne Featherstone MP, Liberal Democrat Prisons Spokesperson, said:

"Unsuitable, overcrowded and endlessly expanding jails won't solve Britain's prison crisis.

"Instead of presiding over an ever growing prison population Labour should ensure that the appalling 60% re-offending rate is reduced by providing rehabilitation and education.

"Our aim is to ensure that prisoners leave crime behind and become responsible citizens."

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