§ 43. Mr. Flanneryasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has recently discussed the results of his short, sharp shock policy for young prisoners with prison governors and young offenders.
§ Mr. MellorMy right hon. and learned Friend visited Medomsley senior detention centre on 26 April to see for himself the operation of the new consistent detention centre regime. During the visit he naturally discussed it with the governor, and met staff and spoke to a number of inmates. He formed a very favourable view of the way the regime is developing.