HL Deb 28 February 2000 vol 610 c48WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What plans they have for HM Prison Armley following an adverse report from the Board of Visitors. [HL1101]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

The report from the Board of Visitors raised a number of concerns for Ministers and for the Prison Service. Action has already been taken to address these concerns and the governor of Leeds will continue to ensure that further progress continues over the coming months.

My right honourable friend the Minister of State at the Home Office (Mr Boateng) wrote to the chairman of the Board of Visitors on 6 January in response to the report outlining the significant progress made at Leeds in improving conditions for prisoners. I will arrange for a copy of this letter to be placed in the Library.