§ Mr. Abseasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that, following the conviction of Christopher Simcox for the second time of murder, there is increased public concern with the efficiency of the existing prison medical services; what progress has been made by the committee appointed to review these medical services; whether the committee will now invite evidence to be given to them; and whether he will undertake to publish both the findings and recommendations.
§ Mr. BrookeI do not accept the implication in the first part of this Question. As I informed the hon. Member in my answer on 18th March, the working party has completed its work. Arrangements for the publication of its report are now in hand.