HC Deb 07 November 1980 vol 991 c699W
Mr. Litherland

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give an assurance that the quality of life for inmates of United Kingdom penal institutions is not being affected during the present dispute.

Mr. Brittan

I regret to say that as a result of the industrial action taken by the Prison Officers' Association that quality of life for inmates in many prison service establishments in England and Wales is being adversely affected.