HC Deb 30 November 1978 vol 959 c355W
33. Mr. Bowden

asked the Secretary or State for the Home Department if he has indicated to the chairman of the committee of inquiry into the prison service a date by which he wishes to receive his report.

48. Mr. Brooke

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to receive the report of the committee of inquiry into the prison service.

Mr. Merlyn Rees:

I have asked the chairman to carry out the inquiry as a matter of urgency.