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Written question asked by Lord Harris of Greenwich (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 1998. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 1998.


Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question
What is their response to the questions put to them in the annual report of the Board of Visitors of HMP Wandsworth, namely whether: they will ensure that effective sentence planning is carried out; they will take steps to ensure that when foreign prisoners who are to be deported finish their sentences they are removed speedily and not held in prison for a further period of many months; and they will ensure that sufficient resources are provided to pursue an effective drugs strategy. [HL 2629].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
592 c35-6WA; HL 2629
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Detainees Drugs Migrants Prisoners Misuse Prisoners' release Prison sentences HMP Wandsworth Prison visitors