HC Deb 11 March 1999 vol 327 c333W
Mr. Burns

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action will be taken following the report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons on HM Prison Chelmsford to rectify problems identified in that report; and if he will make a statement. [76080]

Mr. George Howarth

Work has already begun to address the issues raised in the report including installation of a new cell call bell system and the building of a new reception area.

The Prison Service will, within 30 working days of the date of publication of the report, prepare an action plan addressing all the recommendations made by the Chief Inspector.