§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has prevented women prisoners in H wing at Her Majesty's prison, Durham, from using the facilities to prepare and cook meals previously used by male prisoners on that wing.
§ Mr. HurdThese facilities were removed in 1971 when H wing was converted to use by category B sentenced male prisoners. The need to provide a range of other facilities when H wing was transferred back to the female system in 1974 prevented their re-instatement. At present there are snack-making facilities, however, and we 473W intend shortly to provide a kitchenette with a cooker, sink, cupboards and refrigerator, by means of which they will be able further to supplement their diet.