§ Miss Richardsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why he authorised the transfer of 12 women from Drake Hall open prison to closed prisons on 27 November; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MayhewAs my noble Friend told the hon. Member in his letter of 26 November, these women were transferred to conditions of greater security because they did not co-operate with the open regime at Drake Hall. The transfer took place on Friday 26 November.