§ Mr. Merlyn Reesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the arrangements in prisons for the early detection of illness and for investigation by fully qualified doctors; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarlisleAll prisons have fully qualified and experienced doctors appointed to them, and there is close liaison between the Prison Medical Service and the National Health Service. Every prisoner is examined by a medical officer on reception, and prisoners who at any time have or claim to have symptoms of illness receive prompt and proper medical attention. They are referred as necessary to specialists or for investigation at outside hospitals.