HC Deb 02 March 1998 vol 307 cc473-4W
Mr. Sutcliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what measures are being taken to prevent self-inflicted deaths in prisons, with particular reference to private prisons. [32104]

Ms Quin

The Government are committed to doing everything possible to reduce the number of suicides in all prisons.

Mr. Mike O'Brien

The report from Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons on Tinsley House was first received by the Home Office in draft form in mid November 1997, and that on Campsfield House was received in draft form at the end of November 1997. Final versions are expected shortly and will then be considered by Ministers.

Dr. Harris

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how long after the inspection of the detention facilities at HMP Rochester by the HM Inspector of Prisons the report was published. [32037]

Ms Quin

The Chief Inspector last inspected the immigration detention facilities at Her Majesty's Prison Rochester as part of his full inspection of the prison between 30 October and 3 November 1995. The report of the inspection was published on 10 May 1996.