HC Deb 10 July 1979 vol 970 c116W
Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department for what purpose mescaline has been administered to prisoners in the experimental medical containment unit F2 at Parkhurst Prison.

Mr. Whitelaw

Mescaline has not been administered to prisoners at Parkhurst prison. F2 is not, as described, an experimental medical containment unit, but simply an area in the prison hospital.

Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if prisoners in British prisons are invited to participate in tests on experimental drugs; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Whitelaw

Prisoners are not invited to participate in tests on experimental drugs.