HC Deb 27 April 1987 vol 115 c2W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he has to extend or improve facilities for mothers and babies in prison establishments.

Mr. Mellor

I refer the hon. Member to my reply of 5 March, at column 689.

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the research project by the University of Sussex in three prison department mother and baby units is expected to be completed.

Mr. Mellor

The report is due to reach the Department in February 1988.