§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many industrial disputes are currently in progress in the prison service; what are the stated reasons in each case; how many officers are involved; and what have been the consequences to prisoners and others.
§ Mr. HurdIn addition to a number of disputes at particular establishments—over, variously, entirely local matters, overcrowding, staffing levels, the implementation of Manpower Reports, and allowances—there are two national disputes, one relating to procedural issues on Use of Force reports, and the other to procedures for internal investigations. Discussions are in progress on the482W resolution of all these issues. None of the disputes at present involves industrial action or has had obvious consequences to prisoners and others.