§ Mr. Berminghamasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received regarding the categorisation and allocation of prisoners.
§ Mr. MellorWe receive a small number of letters from hon. Members, boards of visitors, the POA and the public about categorisation and allocation in general or in relation to particular establishments and a somewhat larger number of letters or petitions by or on behalf of individual prisoners about their allocation.
§ Mr. Berminghamasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the Government guidelines on visits to prisoners.
§ Mr. MellorThe arrangements for visits to prisoners are set out in section A of prison standing order 5, as amended in November 1981 and March 1986. A copy of SO 5 and the amendments were placed in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. Berminghamasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received regarding removing Crown immunity from prisons.
§ Mr. MellorNone, other than questions from hon. Members on 6 and 27 February and 28 April 1986— columns226–27, 661–62 and 301 respectively.