Written question asked by Robert Smith (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 31 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 April 1999. It was answered by Henry McLeish (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 April 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will list those Prison Service establishments which have drug-free wings or units; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Sir Robert Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list those Prison Service establishments which have drug-free wings or units; and if he will make a statement. [80110] Mr. McLeish: All Scottish Prison Service sites have drug-free areas, including the newly opened privately run prison, HMP Kilmarnock. At Shotts, the main establishment has both drug-free living accommodation and enhanced drug-free workplaces. The subsidiary establishments, HM Unit Shotts and the National Induction Centre, do not have drug-free accommodation because of the nature of these establishments and their particular regimes. Both offer prisoners facilities and support to become drug-free. After 1 July, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 80110; 329 c203W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Drugs Prisons Misuse Scotland Prison accommodation Scottish Prison Service