HC Deb 30 March 1983 vol 40 c157W
16. Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement on the case of the disciplinary proceedings brought against Ken Murray, senior officer at Lowmoss prison, Bishopbriggs, following his address to the Scottish Young Liberals' conference on 29 January, for which he had obtained permission.

Mr. Allan Stewart

Mr. Murray appeared before his governor on Thursday, 3 March, charged under the provisions of the Scottish prison service discipline code with conduct likely to bring discredit on the Scottish prison service. The charge arose from statements Mr. Murray was reported to have made in an address to a seminar on prison reform on Saturday, 29 January 1983. Mr. Murray was found guilty as charged and cautioned as to his future conduct. He has a right of appeal to the Secretary of State against the Governor's decision and has exercised that right.