Debates between Bridget Phillipson and Robert Buckland during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Bridget Phillipson and Robert Buckland
Tuesday 9th July 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robert Buckland Portrait Robert Buckland
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend for taking such an interest in his local prison and taking part in that scheme. I mentioned the prison officer of the year awards. The importance of those awards is to recognise the outstanding service of prison officers and other staff within the estate. In terms of retention, we are improving the way in which we train and support prison officers, particularly the newest recruits, and the number of prison officers has increased by 1,500 in the year to date.

Bridget Phillipson Portrait Bridget  Phillipson  (Houghton  and Sunderland South) (Lab)
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T10.   The work of our youth offending service in Sunderland is vital, yet since 2011 it has lost almost half its funding. If the Secretary of State is serious about diverting young people away from crime, will he look again at the current funding situation? We can and should be doing much more to support our young people, their families and the wider community.