HC Deb 28 July 1989 vol 157 cc1051-2W
Mr. Frank Field

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners are(a) involved in day-time education classes and (b) attending evening classes in Durham H wing.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

In Durham H wing in the week ending 21 July there were eight prisoners attending morning day-time classes and a further eight prisoners attending afternoon day-time classes. Two evening classes, each with a maximum attendance of six, are held each night during the week. The weekly total of 10 classes offers 60 student places; all places are taken up, with some prisoners attending more than one evening class.