§ Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland during what periods since 1 January 1983 equipment designed to detect explosives was actually in Her Majesty's prison, Maze.
§ Mr. Scott[pursuant to his reply, 13 March 1984, c. 135]: Equipment designed to detect explosives was used in Her Majesty's prison, Maze (compound), on the following dates:
- 21 January 1983
- 22 February 1983
- 1 March 1983
- 16 March 1983
- 6 April 1983
- 18 April 1983
- 17 May 1983
- 17 October 1983
- 20 October 1983
- 15 November 1983
- 5 December 1983
- 22 December 1983
- 16 January 1984
- 2 February 1984
- 10 February 1984
No request was made for similar equipment in Her Majesty's prison, Maze (cellular). The equipment was available for use in both prisons on request throughout this period.