Written question asked by Gerald Bermingham (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 July 1995. It was answered by Lord Howard of Lympne (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 July 1995 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: If he will comment on the security alert that took place at Swaleside Prison on Saturday 27th May involving convicted spy Michael Bettany; if Michael Bettany had access to maps, drawings and photographs of the outside of the prison; what disciplinary proceedings have arisen or will arise out of this incident; when Michael Bettany's case will next be reviewed by the Parole Board; and for what reasons Michael Bettany is held in conditions that isolate him from other prisoners at Swaleside Prison. - (Holding answer 13 June 1995).

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