Written question asked by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 November 2009. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Thursday, 12 November 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Prisons: Inspections

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 20 October 2009, Official Report, columns 53-54WS, on temporary transfer of prisoners prior to inspection, for what reason the then Governor of HM Prison Wandsworth has not been either (a) suspended or (b) placed on detached or alternative duties under Prison Service Order 8460 in respect of the allegations made; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The Chief Operating Officer of NOMS carefully considered whether staff should be suspended in advance of any disciplinary hearings. In doing so he followed the principles set out in the Code of Conduct and Discipline and considered the risks to due process and to the Agency should individuals remain in post. It would not be appropriate to comment on decisions made in individual cases.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 499 c844-5W; 298934
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Temporary Transfer of Prisoners Prior to Inspection
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: Inspections Prisons
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk