Mark Todd, MP for South Derbyshire

I have been Member of Parliament for South Derbyshire since the General Election of May 1, 1997. In that time I have been contacted by more than 15,000 households (around one in four of those in the area) On many occasions my assistance has resulted in progress and I am always glad to hear constituents' views on the issues of the day. This website provides information on my work, both in and on behalf of the constituency.
Mark Todd, MP for South Derbyshire
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January 17 - Jack Straw to meet family of man who died in prison

Mark has arranged a meeting between Jack Straw, the Lord Chancellor and the family of Martin Green. 

Mr Green, originally from Newhall, but latterly of Durham Close, Midway, died on July 15, 2002 - 11 days after admission to Blakenhurst Prison. He died from dehydration.

The inquest into his death, which concluded in October, stated that the medical care given was inadequate and criticised the failure of the prison authorities to organise his transfer to hospital when it was acutely needed. 

The delay between Martin’s death and the inquest was filled by a lengthy police investigation into the circumstances of his death and long deliberation by the Crown Prosecution Service over whether criminal charges should be laid against either medical or prison staff. 

Last year, Mark asked Jack Straw if he would meet Martin’s family members to discuss what can be learned and how those responsible have been dealt with since.

The meeting has now been set for January 28. Martin's mother Pamela will attend.

Promoted by Chris Lennie, Acting General Secretary, the Labour Party,on behalf of the Labour Party, both at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HA.
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