§ 32. Mr. Farrasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will institute a full public inquiry into the riot and disturbance at Gartree prison on 5th October.
§ Mr. Merlyn Rees:The reports of the governor and the regional director are being studied, together with a report which was produced by the Gartree branch of the Prison Officers' Association. Each provides a comprehensive account of the riot and contains comments and sugges- 350W tions that will be fully examined. I am considering whether these reports leave unanswered any questions on which a public inquiry would be likely to shed light.