His response is as follows: The impact overcrowded prisons have on patients with severe and enduring mental health problems are many, examples include: A direct effect on mental health as a consequence of, for example, noise, people, or lack of personal space; It is more difficult to identify prisoners requiring additional support as a consequence of increased demands on staff to carry out other activities; Access to constructive activity is limited as a consequence of pressure on resources; Increased time spent isolated in cells, or enforced sharing of accommodation, or the risk of being placed in inappropriate accommodation; A greater risk of behaviour, such as bullying, that impact on a person''s mental health, Rapid...