Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 May 1997. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 May 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: How long prisoner Ellis Sherwood has been on hunger strike. - (Holding answer 19 May 1997).

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how long prisoner Ellis Sherwood has been on hunger strike; and if he will make a statement. [159] Ms Joyce Quin: [holding answer 19 May 1997]: Mr. Sherwood first began his food refusal on 12 April 1997 in protest at being held on the basic regime wing at Long Lartin prison Mr. Sherwood suspended his protest between 20 and 24 April during a short stay in the Health Care Centre. He was moved back to normal location on 24 April and re-commenced his protest on 27 April. His health is being monitored daily by a doctor.

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