HC Deb 20 May 1997 vol 294 c34W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people held under immigration law at HMP Winson Green began a hunger strike on 7 May; and how many are still refusing food. [166]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

Two immigration detainees refused food at Her Majesty's Prison Winson Green on 7 May and were joined by a further nine on 8 May. Eight detainees were still refusing prison prepared meals at 10: 00 hrs on 19 May, although all are taking fluids. I am told that none of them is giving the prison medical officer cause for concern.