§ 27. Captain CAZALETasked the Home Secretary how many remand prisoners at Brixton are allowed to see voluntary visitors; and if there are any Home Office rules or local prison regulations as to remand or trial prisoners being visited?
§ Mr. CLYNESOne prisoner on remand and 26 prisoners awaiting trial at Brixton Prison are being visited by prison visitors, under the authority of the Governor given in these few cases on special grounds. If the second part of the question refers to prison visitors, the answer is in the negative.
§ Captain CAZALETCan the right hon. Gentleman say how many other remand 2390 prisoners there are at Brixton who are not allowed, by orders of the Governor, these privileges?
§ Mr. CLYNESI cannot give an answer to that supplementary question unless notice is given.
§ 44. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the Home Secretary whether he can make any statement respecting impending changes in the code of prison rules?
§ Mr. CLYNESNot yet, Sir, beyond a general statement that what is contemplated is the submission in due course to Parliament of new rules harmonising with modern views and requirements-Prison rules cover a wide range of topics and their revision, consolidation and simplification require time and care. I can assure the hon. Member and the House that the work will be pushed forward as fast as other urgent and necessary work permits.
§ Captain CAZALETWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the question of all remand prisoners being allowed to see visitors?
§ Mr. CLYNESYes, I will take that into consideration.
§ Mr. BROCKWAYWill these new rules be published when they have been drafted?
§ Mr. CLYNESI think there will be no difficulty in hon. Members having the fullest information.