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RIOT REPORT: A successful crackdown on a "heavy drug culture" at Everthrope jail, Humberside, was one of the main reasons for the New Year riots, according to a Prison Service report, publication of which was announced by the Home Secretary, Micha el Howard, in a Commons written reply. It also says the governor's orders were not always fully implemented, there was a failure to communicate security intelligence and a high level of staff were off sick at the time of the riots on 2 and 3 January.

BUSINESS TODAY - Commons: Northern Ireland questions; questions to the Prime Minister; Legal Aid Advisory Committee (Dissolution) Order; Farm and Conservation Grant (Variation) Scheme. Lords: Environment Bill, Committee; Farm and Conservation Grant (Variation) Scheme.