HC Deb 31 March 1983 vol 40 c274W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the reply to the right hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe, on 18 October 1982, Official Report, c. 32, what progress is being made towards improving facilities in the hospital at Her Majesty's prison, Manchester; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

The works to the existing hospital, described in the reply to which the right hon. Member refers, were completed on 14 March 1983. The accommodation should be in use again very shortly.

Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on conditions both for staff and prisoners in Her Majesty's prison, Manchester.

Mr. Mellor

I hope to do so in connection with the forthcoming publication of the report on the prison by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons.