HC Deb 30 March 1995 vol 257 cc804-5W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the Prison Service establishments he has visited since his appointment as Home Secretary; for what duration each visit lasted; and if he will make a statement on the discussions he had with the prison authorities in each prison establishment. [16761]

Mr. Howard

Since my appointment, I have visited the following Prison Service establishments:

  • Aldington
  • Aylesbury
  • Belmarsh
  • Blantyre House
  • Bristol
  • Brixton
  • Cardiff
  • Channings Wood
  • Dartmoor
  • Reading
  • Swinfen Hall
  • Wandsworth
  • Whitemoor
  • Wormwood Scrubs
  • Wymott

Each visit lasted for about two hours. During these visits I have spoken to a wide range of staff on a large number of subjects.