§ Miss WiddecombeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many incidents of suicide were recorded in prison establishments in England and Wales from April 2000 to date; and if he will make a statement. [145850]
§ Mr. Boateng[holding answer 16 January 2001]: There have been 63 self-inflicted deaths in prisons since 1 April 2000 (including two this year). The Prison Service is reconsidering with Ministers its suicide/self-harm strategy and an announcement will be made in February.