HC Deb 05 July 1979 vol 969 c716W
Mr. Charles Irving

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he has taken to improve the conditions at the Camberwell reception centre.

Mrs. Chalker

The capacity of the Camberwell reception centre is being reduced in stages; some changes have been made in the organisation; changes in operational procedures are under discussion; radio telephone equipment has been introduced to improve internal communications; and consideration is being given to the possibility of installing closed circuit television in certain areas. In addition, my right hon. Friend has asked officials to carry out a special review of the services provided for the men accommodated there.