§ Mr. LeadbitterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prison officers have been transferred from Brixton prison following the escape of two category A prisoners from Brixton; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldSince 7 July, the date of the escape, 57 staff in the grades from prison officer to principal officer 3W have been transferred out of Brixton. Twenty eight had responded to national trawls inviting applications to staff new establishments. The remainder had previously requested a transfer from Brixton and vacancies became available at the establishment of their choice.