Tom Hayes

Tom Hayes

Labour — Bournemouth East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 May 2025

Debate

Protection of Prison Staff

Contribution

I have met constituents who are prison officers. They agree with the former Justice Secretary who said that prison officer cuts were “too much” and led to overcrowding and unsafe conditions. This Labour Government are rebuilding the trust of prison officers with a 5% pay award, whereas the Conservatives ran away from making such an award. What engagement does the Minister have with prison officers to understand what safety changes they want, particularly the use of Tasers and stab-proof vests?

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