Written question asked by Helen Jackson (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2004. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Monday, 15 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent representations he has received about the mental health of prisoners at Belmarsh Prison under anti-terrorism legislation; and if he will meet the medical advisers appointed by their solicitor. - (Holding answer 27 October 2004).

Answer: Helen Jackson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations he has received about the mental health of prisoners at Belmarsh Prison under anti-terrorism legislation; and if he will meet the medical advisers appointed by their solicitor. [193180] Paul Goggins :[holding answer 27 October 2004]: None. All prisoners at Belmarsh, including those detained under anti-terrorism legislation, have access to a full range of mental health facilities. Any concerns raised about the mental health of a particular person at Belmarsh should be directed to the health care staff, who will then be able to consider the matter and take appropriate action as necessary.

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