Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 October 2000. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Monday, 23 October 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has been made since 24th July on his Department's acquisition of (a) through-the-wall imaging systems and (b) life signs monitoring systems; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made since 24 July on his Department's acquisition of (a) through-the-wall imaging systems and (b) life signs monitoring systems; and if he will make a statement. [131787] Mr. Charles Clarke: Trials of cell monitoring equipment were carried out by the Police Scientific Development Branch (PSDB) at Belmarsh Prison during 1999. The equipment failed after some time in situ and the trials were suspended. The Prison Service is reviewing this project and may ask PSDB to do further work.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c49W; 131787
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Police Prisons Technology Research Police Scientific Development Branch Remote sensing
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk