P303 Teletext 303 Oct18 03:11:59 ——————————————————————————— MAJOR DEFENDS HOWBRD IN ROW The Prime Minister has stood firmly by Home Secretary Michael Howard amid mounting criticism of his role in the row over the Parkhurst breakout. Faced with calls for Mr Howard'u resignation, Mr Major told the Commons that the minister "has my full support" Labour has called a debate for Thursday — demanding Mr Howard clarify his role after a damning report on security. ——————————————————————————————————1/2—— Tumim: Minister shares escape blame 304 SELLING SOMETHING? LIVE ADS HAS OVER 588,000 VIEWERS PER WEEK SEE P388 Next page Headlines Regional WjathjrP303 Teletext 303 Oct18 03:10:14 ——————————————————————————— BLAIR CHALLENGE ON SACKING Labour leader Tony Blair has challenged John Major on Michael Howard's role in the sacking of the Parkhurst governor. Mr Blair claimed that the Home Secretary had over-ruled Director- General Derek Lewis after an escape and meddled in operational matters. "Mr Lewis said that the Home Secretary personally interfered in prison visits, sjarchjs and disciplinary matters." ——————————————————————————————————2/2—— POLL Should Howard go as well? 326 WHAT'S THE LOCAL TRAFFIC LIKE? p193 Next page Headlines Regional Weather