Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 May 1999. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 May 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many drug-free units there are in prisons in England and Wales; and if he will list the prisons in which they operate. - Including figures.

Answer: Mrs. Ann Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many drug-free units there are in prisons in England and Wales; and if he will list the prisons in which they operate. [85443] Mr. George Howarth: There are approximately 4,000 voluntary testing places covering one third of prisons in England and Wales. We have commissioned a survey of the current provision of drug-free units. I will write to the hon. Member with the results when they become available.

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