HC Deb 19 March 1984 vol 56 c380W
Mr. William Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland during what periods since 1 January 1983 equipment designed to detect explosives was actually in Her Majesty's prison, Maze.

Mr. Scott

[pursuant to his reply, 13 March 1984, c. 135]: Equipment designed to detect explosives was used in Her Majesty's prison, Maze (compound), on the following dates:

  • 21 January 1983
  • 22 February 1983
  • 1 March 1983
  • 16 March 1983
  • 6 April 1983
  • 18 April 1983
  • 17 May 1983
  • 17 October 1983
  • 20 October 1983
  • 15 November 1983
  • 5 December 1983
  • 22 December 1983
  • 16 January 1984
  • 2 February 1984
  • 10 February 1984

No request was made for similar equipment in Her Majesty's prison, Maze (cellular). The equipment was available for use in both prisons on request throughout this period.