Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 March 1994. It was answered by Peter Lloyd (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 March 1994 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office;Prison Service

Question

How many prisoners rioted at Blakenhurst Prison, Birmingham, on or around 24th February: why it was necessary to call in the Prison Officers Association to rescue the situation; and how many other riots or disturbances have occurred at privately-run prisons. - Text of letter from Derek Lewis of Prison Service Agency & includes figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

240 c843W;240 c839W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Discipline Prisoners' transfers Prisoners Prisons Population Civil disorder HMP Blakenhurst

Contains statistics

Yes