HC Deb 03 December 1979 vol 975 cc15-6W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will establish an independent inspectorate for the prison service that will be able to mount thorough investigations and ad hoc spot checks and lay an annual report before Parliament.

Mr. Whitelaw

I am now considering a recommendation to this effect by the

May committee, but I have nothing to add at present to the statement I made to the House on 31 October.