§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list the industrial action being taken by the Prison Officers Association at Rampton hospital, the stated reason for this action and the effect on patients.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI am afraid I have nothing to add to the detailed information contained in my replies to the hon. Member on 9 July 1982—[Vol. 27, c.240–242]—and 27 October 1982—[Vol. 29, c. 434]—except that the features of industrial action which were suspended in September 1982 have never been resumed. None of the continuing action by members of the Prison Officers Association is having any substantial impact on patients. We continue to support the local management of the hospital in the improvements that it is trying to achieve.