§ Mr. Christopher Priceasked 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 JenkinsOn 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.