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Written question asked by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Monday, 11 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 June 2007. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 June 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisons: Smoking

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Ministry of Justice what protection is available to prison officers required to intervene to protect (a) a prisoner or (b) a member of staff in danger of immediate harm where smoke has not cleared from the prison cell in question; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

Safe systems of work will be in place to allow smoke to clear from cells before routine entry by staff. Staff will be expected to enter cells in an emergency threatening life and limb, even if tobacco smoke is present.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
461 c1730W; 142874
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Prisons Smoking
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk