Parkhurst Prison ("Music While You Work")

HC Deb 22 May 1958 vol 588 c1483

18. Mr. Collins

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what date the equipment for the provision of "Music While You Work" was delivered to Parkhurst Prison; and from what date it has been in daily use at appropriate times.

Mr. Renton

Equipment for this purpose has not yet been provided at Parkhurst Prison.

Mr. Collins

Can the hon. and learned Gentleman say when it will be provided?

Mr. Renton

This sort of equipment is provided at prisons when the layout of the workshops makes it possible to provide it without undue expense. Unfortunately, the layout of the workshops at Parkhurst is such that it could be provided only at very great expense. Therefore, I cannot raise any great hopes about it.