§ 59. Mr. Hefferasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many escapes have there been from Her Majesty's Prison, Hornby Road, Walton, Liverpool, in 1965 and 1966; and how they occurred.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsIn 1965 there were three escapes from the prison and nine prisoners (including seven young prisoners at one time) absconded from outside working parties.
This year up to 31st October, five prisoners have escaped from the prison, one prisoner escaped from his escort whilst attending an outside hospital and 155W six prisoners have absconded from outside working parties.
All of those who escaped in both years have since been recaptured.
I am writing to my hon. Friend giving details of the escapes from within the prison.
§ Mr. Hefferasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps are being taken to improve security at Her Majesty's Prison, Hornby Road, Walton, Liverpool; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsAdditional patrols are being used in the grounds of the prison in the evenings and the night yard patrols have been strengthened.
A careful review of high security risk prisoners at all prisons, including Liverpool, has been carried out and some prisoners in this category have been transferred from Liverpool to other prisons.