HC Deb 20 October 1975 vol 898 cc11-2W
Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department at what date Mr. Nathan Greenberg, a United States citizen held in Wormwood Scrubs Prison, commenced hunger strike; when forced feeding was adopted for this prisoner; and on what authority.

Dr. Summerskill

He has refused the food offered to him since 26th June. Arti- ficial feeding began on 10th September on the authority of a prison medical officer.

Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when Mr. Nathan Greenberg last had a solicitor's visit at Wormwood Scrubs Prison; and what recent requests he made for visits.

Dr. Summerskill

1st October. He has asked to be visited by a number of other solicitors, a consultant psychiatrist and a free-lance journalist.