Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 31320
Health: Prisoners
Tabled: 12 February 2025
Answered: 27 February 2025
Question
Ben Goldsborough
Labour — South Norfolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to provide safety and health screenings for new arrivals to the secure estate.
Answer
Stephen KinnockEvery prisoner, whether they are new into prison or have been transferred between establishments, undergoes a health screen upon arrival. This is in line with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s guidance and covers immediate health pro...
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