Oral Question·Cabinet Office
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 24 September 2020Answered: 1 October 2020
Asked by
Hilary Benn
Labour — Leeds South
Answering Minister
the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Jake Richards)
The HM Prison and Probation Service prisoner escort and custody services team ensures that Serco meets its contract obligations and takes action when it falls short. Delays at Bournemouth courts are often caused by issues across the wider criminal justice system. The contract management team continue to work closely with partners to resolve problems and improve service delivery.