HC Deb 26 July 2000 vol 354 c711W
Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the sensors in the life signs monitoring systems produced by Mandel UK Ltd. have been approved by(a) the Department of Trade and Industry and (b) the National Radiological Protection Board; and if he will make a statement. [131777]

Mr. Straw

[holding answer 24 July 2000]: I understand that the life signs monitoring system has been approved by Department of Trade and Industry and the National Radiological Protection Board.

Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department in which locations life signs monitoring systems are to be installed in police cells by Wiltshire Constabulary; and at what cost. [131770]

Mr. Charles Clarke

[holding answer 24 July 2000]: Wiltshire Constabulary are installing a life signs monitoring system in the new custody suite at Melksham. I understand the cost of equipping the 20 cells will be approximately £55,700 excluding cabling and enclosure costs.