HC Deb 28 November 1966 vol 737 cc24-5W
92. Mr. Sharples

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the strengthening of the bars on the windows in D Wing at Wormwood Scrubs Prison was among the recommendations which the Director of Prison Security submitted with his report on 29th April 1966; and why this work had not been carried out by 26th October 1966.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

No.

93. Mr. Sharples

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners escaped from Wormwood Scrubs Prison between 29th April 1966 and 30th October 1966.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

Six.

Mr. Sharples

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what date in June 1966 he gave instructions for additional security measures at Wormwood Scrubs Prison.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

On 22nd June.