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Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Monday, 27 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 March 2006. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Monday, 22 May 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.


Prisons

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the need for step-down facilities at HM Prison Grendon for prisoners who have completed their course; and what steps are being taken by his Department to increase access and funding for step-down facilities at the prison.
Answer

Following a recommendation in her most recent inspection report, the Chief Inspector made a recommendation that there should be specific planning to assist prisoners at Grendon reintegrate into the mainstream prison system, including follow-up support for prisoners after they move to other prisons.A review was completed, and such an initiative would be welcome, but funding is not currently available.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55491; 446 c1535W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
HMP Grendon
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk