§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the reason for the keeping of gallows at Wandsworth prison; when these gallows were last used; how old are they; how often they are examined and tested and how this is done; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenGallows are kept at Her Majesty's prison, Wandsworth, for use if required. These particular gallows were last used on 8 September 1961. No record has been kept of when they were constructed. They are examined and tested every six months. The testing is undertaken by checking the equipment to see that it is functioning correctly.