§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action has been taken to date over the allegations made by Mr. Stephen Smith that he suffered medical negligence while an inmate at Doncaster prison; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythResponsibility for this matter has been delegated to the Director General of the Prison Service, who has asked to arrange for a reply to be given.
850WLetter from Derek Lewis to Mr. Martin Redmond, dated 1 December 1994:
The Home Secretary has asked me to reply to your recent Question about the case of Stephen Smith.Mr. Smith received medical attention at Doncaster prison and was subsequently referred to Doncaster Royal Infirmary for further treatment. Whilst receiving treatment for his condition in Doncaster it is recorded that he refused to follow medical advice.