From January 2009 to January 2010, there were seven ministerial visits cancelled with less than 72 hours notice. The following table details the dates and venues.
Ministers appreciate the preparation and effort that goes into organising their visits; as such, any decision to cancel a visit will have been due to adverse weather, travel disruptions or essential parliamentary business.
Date of visit Venue 2009 2 February Visit to East Hertfordshire Probation 5 February Nottingham Speakers Corner Trust Event 5 February Portsmouth Combined Court and Judge Black 26 February Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre 27 March HMP Bronzefield 12 November Annual Youth Justice Convention and Wirral Youth Offending Service 2010 8 January Plymouth Probation Offices