HC Deb 20 May 1980 vol 985 c98W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list those penal establishments that are currently subject to industrial action by prison officers, and indicate in each case the nature of the action, the length of time it has been in progress and the reasons for it.

Mr. Brittan

It would not be practicable to provide all the information requested in the hon. Member's question without disproportionate costs. The general position is that industrial action, mainly of a minor nature, is taking place at the following establishments.

  • Ash ford
  • Bedford
  • Blundeston
  • Campsfield House
  • Gartree
  • Holloway
  • Latchmere House
  • Leeds
  • Leicester
  • Liverpool
  • Maidstone
  • Manchester
  • Northeye
  • North Sea Camp
  • Norwich
  • Onley
  • Parkhurst
  • Ranby
  • Risley
  • Stafford
  • Sudbury
  • Thorpe Arch
  • Wandsworth
  • Wellingborough
  • Wormwood Scrubs

The duration of the disputes varies from six days to 18 months.