HC Deb 26 February 1986 vol 92 c565W
Mr. Alex Carlile

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement concerning the termination of Mr. James Anderson's appointment as governor of Her Majesty's prison, Styal.

Mr. Mellor

Mr. Anderson's transfer from Her Majesty's prison Styal to Her Majesty's Youth Custody Centre, Hindley was one of a series of routine governor-grade moves made for operational and career reasons.

Mr. Alex Carlile

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations the prison department has received from prison staff employed at Her Majesty's prison, Styal, (luring the period of Mr. James Anderson's employment there as governor; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

Mr. Anderson has held regular meetings with the local branch of the Prison Officers' Association while governor of Styal prison and youth custody centre. The national executive committee of the Prison Officers' Association has also, on two recent occasions, raised matters covering Styal with headquarters and regional officials.