Written question asked by Derek Wyatt (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 February 2004. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the prison officers Mr Rowland, Mr Kerry and Mr Watkins will be allowed back to work; for what reason prison officers Mr Rowland, Mr Kerry and Mr Watkins are suspended; and if he will make a statement. (Holding answer 26 January 2004).

Answer: Mr. Wyatt: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) when the prison officers Mr. Rowland, Mr. Kerry and Mr. Watkins will be allowed back to work; [150817] (2) for what reason prison officers Mr. Rowland, Mr. Kerry and Mr. Watkins are suspended; and if he will make a statement. [150819] Paul Goggins :[holding answer 26 January 2004]: Following the end of the criminal trial against Mr. Rowland, Mr. Kerry and Mr. Watkins, the Governor of Elmley will now carry out a review in the case of each of the prison officers, based on all the information available, to see what further action should be taken. The review will be completed as quickly as possible.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 417 c1433W; 150817;150819
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Disciplinary proceedings Criminal proceedings Prisons Staff HMP Elmley
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk