HC Deb 08 December 1980 vol 995 c268W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on how many occasions the tools of handicraft teachers at Her Majesty's Maze prison have been stolen by convicted Irish Republican Army prisoners; and what action was taken.

Mr. Alison

There is no record at Her Majesty's prison, Maze of tools of handicraft teachers having been stolen by convicted Irish Republican Army prisoners.

Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the incidence of tool breakage by convicted Irish Republican Army prisoners at Her Majesty's Maze prison; and what was the cost to the public funds.

Mr. Alison

The only tool breakages at Her Majesty's prison, Maze over the past year are those attributable to fair wear and tear rather than to individual prisoners. The cost to public funds was approximately £40.

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