HC Deb 15 January 1976 vol 903 c196W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will allow prisoners, and especially women prisoners with babies, to have the right to a second medical opinion of their choice.

Dr. Summerskill

Under the Prison Rules 1964, responsibility for the health of inmates in a particular establishment is in law a matter for the medical officer of that establishment, who may consult another medical practitioner at his discretion. It is common practice for prison medical officers to seek opinions and advice from professional colleagues outside the prison medical service.