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<p>Well-run prisons are fundamental to the proper functioning of our justice system,
and a vital part of our reform plans. Private providers play an important role in
the prison estate. Performance of all providers is closely monitored and we will not
hesitate to take action where standards fall short.</p><p> </p><p>All private prisons
are managed by a full-time, on-site controller. Where a provider fails to meet the
expected level of performance, financial remedies can be applied. This ensures that
providers are incentivised to properly support the rehabilitation of offenders through
a safe, decent and secure regime.</p><p> </p><p>The attached table provides a breakdown
of financial remedies applied for both HMP Birmingham and HMP Oakwood (HMP Featherstone
II was the working name during construction of HMP Oakwood).</p><p> </p><p>No financial
remedies were applied at either prison in 2011/12. Operation of HMP Birmingham transferred
from HM Prison Service to G4S Justice Services in October 2011. HMP Oakwood opened
in April 2012.</p>
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