HC Deb 07 March 1984 vol 55 c585W
Ms. Richardson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many women in Her Majesty's prison Durham, H wing, are refusing food; and whether he has any evidence that the food is contaminated.

Mr. Hurd

Women in H wing are no longer refusing food. The number who were involved varied from between five and 23. Serving and presentation procedures have been improved and there is no evidence that the food is contaminated.