§ Mr. Edward Gardnerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will order a public inquiry into the future allocation of selected long-term prisoners to Kirkham open prison.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesNo.
§ Mr. Edward Gardnerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consultation has taken place between his Department and people living in the Kirkham area about the future allocation of selected long-term prisoners to Kirkham open prison.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe proposal to allocate a small number of selected long-term prisoners to Kirkham prison was discussed with representatives of local authorities in the area on 14th January 313W and 5th April 1977. Local representatives unanimously agreed the proposal after further discussion with officials on 5th May 1978.