§ Mr. Tom Coxasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department who is designated to take charge of one of Her Majesty's prisons in the event of any local police officers being called in to run such a prison; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorPolice officers entering a prison department establishment to assist in the maintenance of order act under the command of the senior police officer present. The prison governor remains responsible for the management of the establishment.