HL Deb 19 November 1998 vol 594 cc206-7WA
Lord Avebury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will give a list of the books approved by the Secretary of State under Prison Rule 16, as available for prisoners undergoing cellular confinement. [HL3873]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The following books are approved by the Secretary of State under Prison Rule 16:

Church of England

  • Holy Bible Authorised Version,
  • Holy Bible Good News,
  • Alternative Service Book,
  • Morning and Evening Prayer and Order for the Holy Communion,
  • Mission Praise: Words Only,
  • Mission Praise: Music Only.

Roman Catholic

  • Simple Prayer Book,
  • Shorter Morning and Evening Prayer from the Divine Office,
  • New Jerusalem Pocket Bible,
  • Celebrational Hymnal for Everyone: Music Version Volume 1,
  • Celebrational Hymnal for Everyone: Music Version Volume 2,
  • Celebrational Hymnal for Everyone: Words Only.

Methodist

  • Sunday Services,
  • Hymns and Psalms A Methodist and Ecumenical
  • Hymn Book: Music Only,
  • Hymns and Psalms A Methodist and Ecumenical
  • Hymn Book: Words Only.

Sikh

  • Sacred Nit Nem.

Hindu

  • Bhagavad Gita.

Muslim

  • The Meaning of the Glorious Koran/Quran,
  • The Holy Koran/Quran.

Buddhist

  • Buddha Daily Readings.

Jewish

  • Tanekh—The Holy Scriptures,
  • Authorised Daily Prayer Book.

Christian

  • Where Are You Going: (On the right track with Jesus),
  • Inside Faith,
  • What's The Point?
  • Discovering Prayer,
  • God Help Us.

Other books not shown on the list may be issued under Standing Order 7A 26 which allows prisoners to have in their possession religious or devotional books or periodicals made available through a chaplain or visiting minister.