HC Deb 03 November 1975 vol 899 cc32-3W
Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what psychiatric advice was made available to Mr. Nathan Greenberg in Wormwood Scrubs Prison after Mr. Greenberg commenced to refuse food on 26th June 1975 and continued to refuse food for over two months.

Dr. Summerskill

He was seen on six occasions by outside psychiatric consultants.

Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of Mr. Nathan Greenberg's state of health he will now arrange for him to be accommodated in more suitable accommodation than that available in Wormwood Scrubs Prison.

Dr. Summerskill

No. I am not clear what in all the circumstances could be regarded as more suitable accommodation.

Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what reply has been given to Mr. Nathan

Greenberg, a United States citizen, following his request to be deported to the United States of America.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

The representations made on behalf of Mr. Greenberg are still being considered.