HC Deb 11 July 1983 vol 45 c215W
Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidelines he has issued to prison governors in order to provide safe working conditions for prison officers working in the dispersal prison system; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

Comprehensive guidance is given to the governors of all prison establishments on the maintenance of security and control within their establishments. One of the underlying purposes of this guidance is to ensure that staff are able to carry out their duties in as safe a manner as possible.