Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

What comparative assessment he has made of levels of (a) violence and (b) staffing in (i) public and (ii) private prisons.

Tabled: 16 September 2020Answered: 22 September 2020

Asked by

Dan Carden

LabourLiverpool Walton

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones)

The Government are increasing resources in neighbourhood policing teams and putting in place stronger measures to prevent farm theft and fly-tipping. We are working closely with the National Police Chiefs’ Council to deliver its rural and wildlife crime strategy, which will be published imminently and will involve a joined-up approach, ensuring that we are tackling the crimes that have devastating consequences for our rural communities.