HC Deb 01 July 1976 vol 914 cc239-40W
Mrs. Chalker

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the arrangements for exercise and recreation among young prisoners, consequent upon the reduction of overtime worked by staff in: (a) Her Majesty's Prison, Liverpool, (b) Risley Remand Centre and (c) Her Majesty's Prison Styal.

Mr. John

Arrangements for exercise at all three establishments have not been affected by the restrictions on overtime working introduced on 1st April 1976. At Styal, opportunities for association have been unaffected, but regrettably there has been some curtailment of time spent in association by young men at both Risley and Liverpool. The effects of overtime restrictions at all establishments are being kept under review, but it is too early yet to say what changes may be possible.