Written question asked by Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 July 1997. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Thursday, 31 July 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What is the Government policy towards the outstanding recommendations made in the Learmont report into prison security.

Answer: Mr. Beith: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the Government policy towards the outstanding recommendations made in the Learmont report into prison security. [11932] Ms Joyce Quin: One hundred and twelve of the recommendations have been implemented. Of the remaining 15, 11 are the subject of a cost-benefit analysis to determine their operational effectiveness and value for money, and four are still being reviewed or evaluated through pilot schemes.

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