§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is their policy with regard to access by prisoners to in-cell television.
§ Baroness BlatchMy right honourable friend the Home Secretary announced on 16th October 1995 his rejection of General Sir John Learmont's recommendation that in cell-television should be widely available. Withdrawal of existing in-cell televisions must be carried out in a fair and orderly way and with due regard for maintaining order and control. Operational judgments will be made as to the best time to withdraw the limited number of in-cell televisions in use.