HC Deb 28 April 1981 vol 3 c369W
Mr. Best

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will initiate an investigation into the use of drugs for controlling prisoners in Her Majesty's prisons; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mayhew

No. If my hon. Friend has any evidence that drugs are used to control prisoners rather than on a doctor's prescription for the restoration of health or the relief of symptoms, my right hon. Friend would be grateful if he would send it to him so that he can consider it.