HC Deb 17 November 1976 vol 919 cc572-3W
Mr. Prescott

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many roof demonstrations at prisons have taken place in each year since 1968; how many have taken place at Hull Prison; and when they occurred.

Mr. John

Our records show that there have been 70 roof demonstrations at prisons since 1968—

1968 3
1969 7
1970 1
1971 8
1972 13
1973 10
1974 6
1975 7
1976 (to 31st October) 15

Four of these occurred at Hull Prison: on 25th June 1971, 6th August 1974, 13th April 1976, and between 31st August and 3rd September 1976.