asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 10 July, if he will take steps (a) to secure the removal from Strangeways prison of the 13 prisoners whom are mentally disordered within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the three inmates who the medical officer considers to be physically handicapped and (b) to arrange for places to be provided for them in other more appropriate accommodation.

My noble Friend will write to the right hon. Member.