HC Deb 09 April 1974 vol 872 c94W
43. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what extent her Department is responsible for prison medical services; and if she will make a statement.

Dr. Owen

The prison medical services are not the responsibility of my Department but have, in case of need, available to them the facilities of the National Health Service for the investigation and treatment of illness in prison inmates.