§ 17. Dr. Ian Gibson (Norwich, North)If he will make a statement on the deaths in custody in Norwich prison during the last year. [61106]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mr. George Howarth)Regrettably, there have been five self-inflicted deaths at Norwich prison during the past year. Inquests held in three cases resulted in verdicts of suicide, and two inquests are outstanding. Each death has been investigated thoroughly. A review of suicide awareness procedures was undertaken in May, which found no deficiencies in the procedures.
§ Dr. GibsonI thank my hon. Friend for sharing my concern about the events in Norwich prison. Will he meet me and share some of the information that he has with me as soon as possible, so that I can see what has happened, because I have been denied information?
§ Mr. HowarthYes.