§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in what way he has satisfied himself that Cardiff prison conforms with the requirements of section 14(1) of the Prison Act 1952.
§ Mr. MayhewThrough examination of the cell certificate given under section 14(2) of the Act, continual monitoring of the use of accommodation at this and other prison department establishments, and the regular reports made by the governor, the regional director and the board of visitors.
§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what date every cell at Cardiff prison was issued with a certificate by an inspector under section 14 of the Prison Act 1952; and if he is satisfied that, since the issuing of such certificates, no cell has been used to confine more than the stated allowed number of prisoners.
§ Mr. MayhewThe current cell certificate in respect of Her Majesty's prison, Cardiff, was issued by the regional director on 12 May 1982. We are satisfied that at no time has the maximum number of inmates shown on the certificate for each cell or other unit of accommodation been exceeded.