HC Deb 20 May 1982 vol 24 c160W
24. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will investigate the allegations made by Douglas Heyes about the treatment he received while serving a prison sentence at Her Majesty's prison, Liverpool, and later on at Her Majesty's prison, Hull, in particular that he was refused access to prison standing orders and to the courts, and was restricted to half an hour's exercise a day; and if he will make a statement

Mr. Mayhew

Mr. Heyes' complaints have already been investigated and were for the most part answered in the letter my noble Friend wrote to the hon. Gentleman on 21 April. There is nothing to support his allegation that he was denied access to the courts. As regards standing orders, he could at any time have seen standing order 5 if he wished; the remainder are not available to prisoners. If the hon. Gentleman requires further details, my noble Friend will write to him.