§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 8 March,Official Report columns 540–41, how many of those who committed suicide in the prison department establishments referred to therein were known to have had a history of mental disturbance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggThis information is not available, but it is known that 30 per cent. of inmates who committed suicide in prison department establishments in 1987 had undergone psychiatric assessment or treatment before coming into custody.