§ Mr. Bestasked 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. MayhewNo. 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.