Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on discretionary powers available to prison governors. - (Holding answer 29 October 2002).

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on discretionary powers available to prison governors. [77851] Hilary Benn: [holding answer 29 October 2002]: When exercising their discretion, prison governors must act in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Prison Service as prescribed by the Prison Act 1952, the Prison or Young Offender Institution Rules, and operational instructions.

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