Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 October 1996. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 October 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office;Prison Service

Question: How many prisoners are subject to closed visits; how long this policy has been in force; and how often it is reviewed. - Includes text of letter from Hugh Taylor of Prison Service Agency. Figures not given and Director General will write.

Answer: Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners are subject to closed visits; how long this policy has been in force; and how often it is reviewed. [40847] Miss Widdecombe: Responsibility for this matter has been delegated to the Director General of the Prison Service, who has been asked to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from Hugh Taylor to Mr. Jeremy Corbyn, dated 16 October 1996: The Home Secretary has asked me, in the absence of the Director General from the office, to reply to your recent question about closed visits. The information requested is not immediately available and the Director General will write to you in full as soon as possible.

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