Written question asked by Dominic Grieve (Conservative) on Friday, 22 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what provision has been made to provide full chaplaincy services at immigration detention centres; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 26 October 2004).

Answer: Mr. Grieve: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what provision has been made to provide full chaplaincy services at immigration detention centres; and if he will make a statement. [194034] Mr. Browne: [holding answer 26 October 2004]: In accordance with the detention centre rules 2001 every immigration removal centre must appoint a manager of religious affairs. The religious affairs manager's task is to facilitate religious observance and the provision of pastoral care for detained persons with the assistance of suitably qualified staff, including ministers of religion. An operating standard on religion, which sets out the minimum requirements expected of removal centres in relation to religious affairs, was issued to all removal centre operators in December 2002. The performance of the religious affairs office in each removal centre is monitored continually.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 426 c1429-30W;426 c1433-4W; 194034
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Immigration Ministers of religion Religious practice Detention centres
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk