HC Deb 14 March 1991 vol 187 cc654-5W
McKelvey

20. Mr.To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on his priorities for the Northern Ireland prison service.

Dr. Mawhinney

The Northern Ireland prison service will continue to discharge its responsibilities to hold in secure and humane confinement those committed by the courts and to reduce the risk of re-offending by encouraging prisoners to take full advantage of the opportunities offered during their confinement.