HC Deb 29 January 2004 vol 417 c457W
Lady Hermon

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the recent disorder at HM Prison Maghaberry. [150684]

Jane Kennedy

I utterly condemn the serious rioting and wanton destruction of prison property that took place in Maghaberry on 14 to 15 January. It is to the great credit of prison staff that the incident was brought to a conclusion without serious injury to staff or prisoners.

Charges under prison rules have been laid against all those involved who are still in custody.

Mrs. Iris Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will estimate the financial costs resulting from overnight disturbance by prisoners at Maghaberry Prison on 14 to 15 January. [150733]

Jane Kennedy

The estimated cost of the damage caused during the disturbance on 14 to 15 January is £100,000 to £150,000.