HC Deb 16 February 1976 vol 905 c526W
Mr. Christopher Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners are now on hunger strike in British jails ; and in which particular cases their lives are now in immediate jeopardy as a result of such action.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

On 13th February five prisoners in England and Wales were persistently refusing all food except water. Our latest information from the responsible prison medical authorities is that, while the health of one is causing some concern, none is gravely ill.