Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 July 1999. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 July 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will conduct a further study of the use by convicted criminals of small claims court procedures to take actions against the Prison Service.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will conduct a further study of the use by convicted criminals of small claims court procedures to take actions against the Prison Service. [91075] Mr. George Howarth: My right hon. Friend, the Home Secretary, has asked the Prison Service to conduct an assessment of the extent of litigation of all types by serving prisoners and to report to him by the end of July. We will decide whether any further study is necessary in the light of the results of this work.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 91075; 335 c204-5W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Civil proceedings Prisoners Prisons HM Prison Service Small claims