§ Ms. RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list all the incidents and disturbances which have occurred at the Wolds centre since 1 December 1992; and if he will order an inquiry.
§ Mr. Peter LloydTwenty incidents at Wolds remand prison were reported to the incident management support unit at Prison Service headquarters between 1 December 1992 and 18 January 1993. Details are given in the table. The Home Office controller based at Wolds monitors the contractor's performance and provides full and regular reports. None of the reported incidents would merit a separate inquiry.
329W2 December 1992:
Two prisoners who had been hand-cuffed together attempted to run away as they left the cellular vehicle to enter Doncaster Magistrates Court. They were unsuccessful.8 December 1992:
Cannabis was found in a prisoner's cell during a cell search.11 December 1992:
After being located in the Segregation Unit a prisoner smashed the sink in his cell. The prisoner threw a piece of piping from the sink at a Custody Officer which hit his knee causing bruising and a cut which was treated in the Health Care Centre.16 December 1992:
A prisoner was strip-searched after a visit and found to be in possession of cannabis.17 December 1992:
A prisoner assaulted another prisoner by striking him with his fists causing bleeding to the nose and bruising.18 December 1992:
A prisoner claims that he was assaulted while seated watching TV. He cannot identify his assailant. The prisoner had recently been taken off Rule 43 at his own request.20 December 1992:
A prisoner assaulted the Segregation Unit Supervisor while cleaning out his cell. The weapon used was a mop handle. The supervisor had bruises to his forearm.21 December 1992:
- (1) A prisoner punched another prisoner following a disagreement in the gymnasium.
- (2) While searching visitors prior to allowing them into the prison a PCO observed a piece of cannabis apparently fallen from a visitor's pocket when removing items from his trousers.
23 December 1992:
A prisoner began kicking his door for attention. When it was opened up he assaulted a supervisor by punching him in the face and ribs.25 December 1992:
A prisoner was found in possession of a quantity of tablets not prescribed for him. Search took place after social visits. He became violent on discovery and control and restraint techniques were used to remove him to the segregation unit. Tablets were identified as Temazepam (sleeping tablets).28 December 1992:
Following information received a search took place between the area from the main exercise yard and the segregation unit where a quantity of cannabis and four valium tablets were found in a sock which had been weighted with an orange. It is believed that this had been thrown from the exercise yard in an attempt to land it in the segregation unit exercise yard.31 December 1992:
When in visits a prisoner three chairs and smashed a fish tank, then produced a wood stick with a nail in the end and assaulted the Duty Security Manager. The DSM was taken to outside hospital for his hand to be X-rayed, but apparently sustained no lasting injury.1 January 1993:
Prisoners had been given an extension to 0015 hours on 1 January to see in the New Year. 16 Prisoners in F Unit refused to return to their cells and barricaded themselves in the TV room. Prisoners eventually returned to their cells at 0715 hours.2 January 1993:
- (1) A prisoner assaulted another prisoner by striking him with his fist.
330 - (2) A prisoner was assaulted by other prisoners, assailants unknown. Prisoner sustained head injuries. Police were contacted but do not wish to proceed.
4 January 1993:
On arrival at Sheffield Crown Court a prisoner had to be removed from the cellular vehicle. During his removal he assaulted one officer and bit the hand of another officer. No lasting injuries to officers.7 January 1993:
A prisoner who was the subject of a strip search after visits was found to be in possession of two syringes in his footwear.13 January 1993.
- (1) A prisoner assaulted an officer by grabbing his throat and attempting to kick him. No lasting injury to officer sustained.
- (2) A prisoner had been unlocked to use the bathroom. He refused to return to his cell. He spat at, head-butted and scratched an officer. No lasting injuries to the officer sustained.