§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many sentenced prisoners are currently receiving screened visits; in which prisons they are held; and how many are Irish;
(2) how many remand prisoners are currently receiving screened visits from their families; in which prisons they are held; and how many are Irish.
Mr. JenkinsI regret that the information is not readily available. Visits under closed conditions, i.e., with a screen between the prisoner and the visitor, are arranged at the discretion of the Governor when either the circumstances of an individual case or the absence or shortage of open visiting accommodation makes it necessary.