HC Deb 25 March 1985 vol 76 cc15-6W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners segregated under rule 43 are sharing cells; and how many cells are involved.

Mr. Mellor

The information requested is not held centrally.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many prisoners segregated under rule 43 at Leeds prison are currently sharing cells; and how many cells are involved;

(2) in what ways facilities for work, education, recreation and association are more limited for segregated prisoners at Leeds prison than for the other prisoners.

Mr. Mellor

I will reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the wing in which segregated prisoners are accommodated at Leeds prison is properly separated from other parts of the prison.

Mr. Mellor

The part of the wing at Leeds prison in which prisoners segregated under prison rule 43 for their own protection are located, is physically separated from the rest of the prison.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the wing in which segregated prisoners are accommodated at Leeds prison has facilities for keeping food hot.

Mr. Mellor

A hot plate has been provided in the part of the wing at Leeds prison in which prisoners segregated under prison rule 43 for their own protection are located.

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