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1124562
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-02more like thismore than 2019-05-02
answering body
Ministry of Justice remove filter
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Prison Officers: Resignations more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 1 May 2019 to Written Question 247090, Prison Officers: Resignations, for what reason private prison operators are not required to supply data relating to the length of service of their employees. more like this
tabling member constituency Bradford East more like this
tabling member printed
Imran Hussain more like this
uin 250496 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-14more like thismore than 2019-05-14
answer text <p>Information on numbers of staff employed at privately-managed prisons is commercially sensitive. The contracts between the Ministry of Justice and private prison providers require the contractor to be responsible for all staffing matters, including ensuring the availability of sufficiently trained and experienced staff to maintain safe and decent prisons. There is no requirement in the contracts to inform the Department of staffing levels in privately managed prisons, nor to agree those levels with the Department.</p><p>Each privately managed prison has a full-time on-site Controller employed by HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) whose role it is to monitor performance at the prison across a range of indicators.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
answering member printed Robert Buckland more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-14T15:56:05.807Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-14T15:56:05.807Z
answering member
4106
label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
tabling member
4394
label Biography information for Imran Hussain more like this
1124563
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-02more like thismore than 2019-05-02
answering body
Ministry of Justice remove filter
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Prison Officers: Training more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how much his Department spent on training prison officers in 2018. more like this
tabling member constituency Bradford East more like this
tabling member printed
Imran Hussain more like this
uin 250497 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-09more like thismore than 2019-05-09
answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service central accounting system does not separate out specific costs, in respect of costs related to training prison officers, from other overall training costs. The information requested could only be obtained at a disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-09T16:41:40.663Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-09T16:41:40.663Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
4394
label Biography information for Imran Hussain more like this
1124565
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-02more like thismore than 2019-05-02
answering body
Ministry of Justice remove filter
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Prisons: Contracts more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many bids his Department has received to operate (a) HMP Wellingborough and (b) HMP Glen Parva. more like this
tabling member constituency Bradford East more like this
tabling member printed
Imran Hussain more like this
uin 250498 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-09more like thismore than 2019-05-09
answer text <p>The individual competitions for Wellingborough and Glen Parva have yet to commence – it is therefore not yet possible to submit bids to operate these prisons.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-09T16:37:01.677Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-09T16:37:01.677Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
4394
label Biography information for Imran Hussain more like this
1124566
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-02more like thismore than 2019-05-02
answering body
Ministry of Justice remove filter
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Community Rehabilitation Companies: Contracts more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what his Department's timescale is for tendering for community rehabilitation company contracts in advance of the end of existing contracts in 2020. more like this
tabling member constituency Bradford East more like this
tabling member printed
Imran Hussain more like this
uin 250499 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-09more like thismore than 2019-05-09
answer text <p>Last year, we announced our decision to end current Community Rehabilitation Company (CRC) contracts early. Following this, we launched a consultation, Strengthening Probation, Building Confidence, and engaged with stakeholders and the market on the future of the probation system.</p><p> </p><p>We will set out detailed plans for the future of probation services shortly.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-09T16:43:01.45Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-09T16:43:01.45Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
4394
label Biography information for Imran Hussain more like this
1123911
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-30more like thismore than 2019-04-30
answering body
Ministry of Justice remove filter
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Prison Officers: Pepper Spray more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many staff in each prison have been trained to use PAVA spray. more like this
tabling member constituency Bradford East more like this
tabling member printed
Imran Hussain more like this
uin 249318 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-13more like thismore than 2019-05-13
answer text <p>Comprehensive training has been provided to those staff permitted to carry PAVA, which was piloted in four HMPPS prisons.</p><p> </p><p>To date only staff in the pilot sites have been trained, the numbers of eligible staff trained at each prison is available in the table below.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Prison</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of eligible staff trained</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Risley</p></td><td><p>245</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Wealstun</p></td><td><p>163</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Preston</p></td><td><p>229</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Hull</p></td><td><p>314</p></td></tr></tbody></table> more like this
answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
answering member printed Robert Buckland more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-13T16:13:20.97Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-13T16:13:20.97Z
answering member
4106
label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
tabling member
4394
label Biography information for Imran Hussain more like this
1123912
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-30more like thismore than 2019-04-30
answering body
Ministry of Justice remove filter
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Prison Officers: Pepper Spray more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what training his Department has provided to prison officers on the use of PAVA spray in prisons. more like this
tabling member constituency Bradford East more like this
tabling member printed
Imran Hussain more like this
uin 249319 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-09more like thismore than 2019-05-09
answer text <p>Comprehensive training has been provided to those staff permitted to carry PAVA which covers the following;</p><p>Legislation and organisational policies specific to the carrying and use of PAVA</p><p>The physical effects of PAVA and aftercare for those who have been sprayed or exposed to PAVA.</p><p>Guidance on when PAVA could be used, also when it is not appropriate to use PAVA.</p><p>Practical training which includes the drawing, grip and discharge of PAVA.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-09T16:32:16.087Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-09T16:32:16.087Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
4394
label Biography information for Imran Hussain more like this
1123914
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-30more like thismore than 2019-04-30
answering body
Ministry of Justice remove filter
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Offenders: Mental Illness more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what representations he has received from Prison Governors on mental health screening for offenders at sentencing. more like this
tabling member constituency Bradford East more like this
tabling member printed
Imran Hussain more like this
uin 249321 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-09more like thismore than 2019-05-09
answer text <p>Governors are rightly focussed on the safety and well-being of the people placed into custody and are very aware of the levels of mental health needs among prison populations. Governors work closely with partner agencies and stakeholders to ensure that suitable regimes and support are in place to ensure those in our custody receive the right care. At MoJ Ministers frequently visit prisons, where governors can highlight matters of concern to them. However, most issues relating to screening are discussed with health and justice partners through normal governance structures at official level.</p><p> </p><p>Providing the right intervention at the right time is vital to improving outcomes for people with mental health issues and there is ongoing work to divert offenders away from custody where appropriate, though it is important to remember that sentencing decisions are a matter for our independent judiciary. We welcome the Sentencing Council’s development of an Overarching Principles guideline on Mental Health, which has been recently published for consultation. The guideline aims to assist the court in sentencing offenders with mental health needs.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to support NHS England’s roll out of Liaison and Diversion services, which support efforts to intervene early for vulnerable offenders and divert them into services that address the underlying causes of offending. They do so by placing clinical staff at police stations and courts to provide assessments and referrals to treatment and support. Services are currently operating across 92% of the country, with full rollout expected by 2020/21.</p><p> </p><p>We are also working with the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and Public Health England on a programme to support the greater use of community sentences with treatment requirements (CSTRs) in courts, including mental health treatment requirements. The programme facilitates processes and pathways for clinical staff in courts to screen and assess offenders for mental health (and substance misuse) issues. This provides the judiciary with effective community sentencing options as an alternative to custody. Wherever possible, screening and assessments are completed on the day of sentence by CSTR providers for mental health and substance misuse.</p><p> </p><p>For individuals who are sentenced to custody, it is crucial that MoJ and HMPPS work to create healthy, supportive prison environments. We already know that prisoners are more likely to have poor physical and mental health than the general population and that being in prison can exacerbate these issues. That is why we have ensured that over 4,000 new staff are in post to enable us to implement initiatives like the key worker role, allowing staff dedicated time to provide support to individual prisoners. These initiatives and others mean that we will be able to better support individuals with mental health needs in prison.</p>
answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-09T16:28:50.657Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-09T16:28:50.657Z
answering member
4362
label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
tabling member
4394
label Biography information for Imran Hussain more like this
1123915
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-30more like thismore than 2019-04-30
answering body
Ministry of Justice remove filter
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Offenders: Employment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many offenders leaving prison secured employment within four weeks of release in the last financial year. more like this
tabling member constituency Bradford East more like this
tabling member printed
Imran Hussain more like this
uin 249322 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-09more like thismore than 2019-05-09
answer text <p>We will be publishing data in July 2019 on the number of offenders who entered employment on release from custody for the period 2018/19 as part of the Community performance release. It can be accessed using the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/community-performance-quarterly-mi-update-to-march-2018" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/community-performance-quarterly-mi-update-to-march-2018</a></p><p> </p><p>The data will not include information on the numbers of offenders leaving prison who entered further and higher education, which could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
grouped question UIN 249323 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-09T16:36:09.997Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-09T16:36:09.997Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
4394
label Biography information for Imran Hussain more like this
1123916
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-30more like thismore than 2019-04-30
answering body
Ministry of Justice remove filter
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Offenders: Education more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many offenders leaving prison entered (a) further and (b) higher education in the last financial year. more like this
tabling member constituency Bradford East more like this
tabling member printed
Imran Hussain more like this
uin 249323 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-09more like thismore than 2019-05-09
answer text <p>We will be publishing data in July 2019 on the number of offenders who entered employment on release from custody for the period 2018/19 as part of the Community performance release. It can be accessed using the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/community-performance-quarterly-mi-update-to-march-2018" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/community-performance-quarterly-mi-update-to-march-2018</a></p><p> </p><p>The data will not include information on the numbers of offenders leaving prison who entered further and higher education, which could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
grouped question UIN 249322 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-09T16:36:10.047Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-09T16:36:10.047Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
4394
label Biography information for Imran Hussain more like this
1123961
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-30more like thismore than 2019-04-30
answering body
Ministry of Justice remove filter
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Prison Officers more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prison officers in bands three to five in each prison have less than three years' experience. more like this
tabling member constituency Bradford East more like this
tabling member printed
Imran Hussain more like this
uin 249324 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-07more like thismore than 2019-05-07
answer text <p>The number of HMPPS band 3-5 prison officers in post, as at 31 December 2018, with less than three years’ experience in each prison can be found in the accompanying excel table.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Justice does not hold staffing numbers for privately managed prisons and, as such, their workforce statistics are not published. Every privately contracted prison is robustly scrutinised by an on-site Prison Service Controller who monitors their performance, including staffing levels. Some privately run prisons are among the best across the estate, and we are able to take rapid action if standards drop.</p><p> </p><p>We commend our hard-working prison officers who do a vital job in protecting the public every day, often in challenging and difficult circumstances.</p><p> </p><p>We want prison officers to stay and progress their careers. We’ve improved induction processes to ease transition into the job, provide care and support for our staff and offer additional training. These measures are part of the work we are doing directly with Governors to address local issues and ensure experienced staff and new recruits remain in the service.</p>
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-07T16:45:26.64Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-07T16:45:26.64Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
attachment
1
file name Copy of Copy of PQ 249324_final table.xlsx more like this
title Table more like this
tabling member
4394
label Biography information for Imran Hussain more like this