§ 56. Mr. Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many attacks by prisoners on warders 305W at Pentonville Prison occurred during the month of September; and what steps he is taking to increase the numbers of prison staff at Pentonville.
§ Mr. VosperThere were four attacks on prison officers in September, none of which was caused by shortage of staff. Pentonville staff is up to authorised strength.
§ Mr. A. Evansasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state the present ratio of prison officers to the daily average population in Pentonville Prison.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerApproximately one officer to every eight prisoners.
§ Mr. A. Evansasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state the accommodation available for prisoners and the present daily average population in Pentonville Prison.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThere is accommodation available for 1,003 prisoners at Pentonville when used on the normal scale. During the last six months the average number of prisoners has been 1,263.