HC Deb 14 July 1983 vol 45 c402W
31. Mr. Soley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he proposes to prevent a continuation of the serious disorders in prisons.

44. Mr. Tom Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many major incidents there have been in prisons in England so far in 1983; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

There is no formal classification of "major incidents", but my right hon. and learned Friend regards as major and serious incidents the disturbances which took place at Her Majesty's prison Albany on 20 to 25 May and at Her Majesty's prison Wormwood Scrubs on 16 June. The security implications of these are being analysed.