HC Deb 17 February 1955 vol 537 cc76-7W
76. Mr. Yates

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners were placed on Number 1 punishment diet at Dartmoor Prison during 1954;how many on Number 2 diet; and how many were on bread and water diet from 27th January to 7th February.

Major Lloyd-George

The figures are 149, none, and four, respectively.

77. Mr. Yates

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners at Dartmoor Prison have appeared before the Governor during the past 12 months to complain about the food; how many petitions were made to himself; and what action was taken in respect of those complaints.

Major Lloyd-George

I am sorry that this information is not available, but I am assured that the subject of food has not figured to any considerable extent in the complaints of prisoners at Dartmoor during 1954 and no special action was called for.