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Written question asked by Mohammad Yasin (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 October 2018 (named day). It was answered by Rory Stewart (Conservative) on Monday, 22 October 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


HMP Bedford

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make an assessment of the implications for the Government's policies of the Independent Monitoring Board's report of 17 October 2018 on HMP Bedford.

Answer

I am currently considering the content and recommendations of the report from the IMB at HMP Bedford. I will respond to the report as soon as that process is completed, and I will ensure a copy of the response is shared with you.

We have published an action plan to stabilise HMP Bedford following an Urgent Notification by HM Inspectorate of Prisons. The action plan can be found at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/justice-secretary-publishes-plans-to-stabilise-bedford-prison


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
180840
Session
2017-19
Subjects
HMP Bedford
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk