asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the steps which he has taken to ensure that Mrs. Christine Bell will be able to carry out the job for which she was appointed at Leeds prison; and why he has not so far been successful.

I cannot yet add to the replies which my hon. and learned Friend the Minister of State and I gave to the hon. Member's questions on 5 and 13 March.—[Vol. 980, c. 186–87; Vol. 980, c. 951.]

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give an assurance that he supports the appointment of Mrs. Christine Bell as a civilian instructional officer at Leeds prison.

Yes.