§ 23. Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how 611W many men were held in solitary confinement in prisons in England and Wales during January 1975; and what was the maximum period of such punishment.
§ Dr. SummerskillI regret that information relating to the number awarded cellular confinement following disciplinary proceedings is not readily available. I shall make arrangements for it to be collected and will be getting in touch with my hon. Friend about the form which will be most appropriate for his purposes.