HC Deb 07 November 1975 vol 899 cc348-9W
Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the difference in régime between that exercised in control units and that exercised in cells for prisoners segregated under Rule 43 in the interests of good order and discipline.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

The régime in the control unit involved, for all sent to it, a detailed, standardised and phased programme of not less than 180 days in a single location, whereas removal from association under Rule 43 may occur only under regular review, often for much shorter periods, and varies according to the circumstances of individuals, and, to some extent, to available local facilities.