HC Deb 19 January 1987 vol 108 cc423-4W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many strip searches were made of female prisoners in Her Majesty's prison, Maghaberry, in July, August, September, October, November and December 1986, respectively; if he will give the number of persons involved and the number of times each person was searched; whether any prison contraband, smuggled item

Mr. Mark Robinson

There have been considerable medical advances and service improvements in the NHS in Wales since 1979. The growth in recurrent revenue resources allocated to district health authorities over this period now amounts to 33 per cent. after adjustment for inflation using the GDP deflator; and over the same period capital provision of £490 million, at 1987–88 prices, has been made available. I am satisfied that this amounts to significant achievement.