Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 8 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2002. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 22 July 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what use is made of (a) safety nets and (b) CCTV to reduce prisoner harm and self harm in Wandsworth Prison. (Holding answer 11 July 2002).

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what use is made of (a) safety nets and (b) CCTV to reduce prisoner harm and self harm in Wandsworth Prison. [68935] Hilary Benn: [holding answer 11 July 2002]: Wandsworth prison has safety nets on every wing which, in addition to its other safety purposes, prevents prisoners from falling from the landings to the ground floor. Closed Circuit television (CCTV) is present in some areas of the prison, but not in the residential areas. In those areas of the prison where CCTV is present, it might contribute to the prevention of self-harm but this is not its primary purpose.

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