§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in view of the serious complaints about housing at Dartmoor Prison, why the Minister of State did not visit some of the officers' houses at first hand during his recent visit; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JohnMy noble Friend the Minister of State visited Dartmoor Prison on the morning of 11th January. He considered it right to give priority to meet-708W ing representatives of the staff associations and examining the working conditions of the staff and inmates. The staff raised a number of issues with my noble Friend, including the conditions of some quarters which are the subject of complaint. We are aware of the problems of these quarters at Dartmoor, and the staff are involved in the joint study to determine the remedial measure they require.