Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Thursday, 22 March 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 March 2012. It was answered by Crispin Blunt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 April 2012 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Prisons: Drugs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice which prisons are taking part in the pilot study for drug-free wings.

Answer: The National Offender Management Service is committed to expand the provision of drug free wings and to assess the potential benefits which may be realised.There are currently six prisons involved in a pilot study for Drug Free Wings. These prisons are at an early stage in developing the shape of their wings, with an implementation date of April 2012. The pilot prisons are:"Askham Grange;""Bristol;""Featherstone;""Pentonville;""Swaleside; and""Swansea."

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