§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many times restraints were used on prisoners at Ashford remand centre during 1982, 1983 and so far in 1984, respectively;
616W(2) how many times restraints were used on prisoners at Glen Parva remand centre during 1982, 1983 and so far in 1984, respectively.
§ Mr. HurdReturns from Ashford and Glen Parva show that no mechanical restraints have been used at either establishment in the periods in question. Special cells have been used as follows:
Table of recorded use of special cells Name of Establishment 1982 1983 *1984 Ashford 35 22 8 Glen Parva 32 36 5 * Provisional figures for period up to 31 March.