HC Deb 03 April 1979 vol 965 c556W
Mr. Jim Callaghan

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he proposes to take to alleviate overcrowding in Strangeways prison.

Dr. Summerskill

The overcrowding at Manchester prison reflects the continuing pressure on the prison system generally. Some relief should become available as the population builds up at the new training prison of Wymott which has now started to receive prisoners.