FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE PRISON SERVICE

Motion Text

That this House expresses its deep concern at the financial position of the Prison Service; notes that it has deteriorated to a position where prison accommodation is having to be mothballed at the same time as a large number of prison establishments remain overcrowded; further notes that some prisons are considering cutting offender behaviour programmes due to budgetary restraints placed on them; and therefore calls upon the Government to ensure that a satisfactory financial settlement is agreed for the Prison Service.