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Written question asked by Win Griffiths (Labour) on Monday, 1 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 March 1999. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have gained the Nottingham University Diploma in Prison Medicine since its inception; and what proportion of diploma holders are currently working in the Prison Service.
Answer

Mr. Win Griffiths: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people have gained the Nottingham University Diploma in Prison Medicine since its inception; and what proportion of diploma holders are currently working in the Prison Service. [74803] Mr. George Howarth: Nine prison doctors have graduated in the two-year Diploma in Prison Medicine since it started at the University of Nottingham in 1996. I was present when they all graduated in December 1998. They are all currently in the employment of the Prison Service.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
327 c279W; 74803
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Doctors Qualifications Prisons Medicine Prison Medical Service University of Nottingham