§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What steps they will take to resolve the situation of two members of the Board of Visitors at HM Prison Standford Hill who are still waiting to hear whether they are to be reappointed following the Triennial review of December1999. [HL1413]
§ Lord Bassam of BrightonI am aware of the continuing investigations into complaints against two members of the Board of Visitors at Standford Hill prison. In order to help to ensure that this is brought to a satisfactory conclusion, my right honourable friend the Minister for Prisons and Probation has asked Stephen Shaw to carry out an urgent investigation into all matters relating to the enquiries.