Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 December 1997. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 1 December 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what training is offered to security companies undertaking administration of immigration detention on behalf of the Immigration Service.

Answer: Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what training is offered to security companies undertaking administration of immigration detention on behalf of the Immigration Service. [18099] Mr. Mike O'Brien: All Group 4 Total Security Ltd. and Wackenhut (United Kingdom) Ltd. staff employed under contract to provide detention management services are required to undergo a comprehensive training programme. This programme includes an immigration induction course; race awareness; self injury and suicide prevention; health and safety; control and restraint; first aid; domestic management; the welfare of and duty of care towards immigration detainees. Refresher training is provided after one year's service and at yearly intervals thereafter.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18099; 302 c85W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Detainees Immigration controls Industry Migrants Training Security G4S Immigration Service Ports Directorate Wackenhut UK