Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Clarke of Nottingham and Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton

Tuesday 17th May 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Kenneth Clarke]

We have had an unfortunate instance, but we will obviously investigate each of those tragic cases. Unfortunately, there are always extremely vulnerable people in young offender institutions, and steps have to be taken to protect them against self-harm. I have no reason to believe that anything has changed significantly that connects these deaths. I assure the hon. Gentleman that each and every one of them will be carefully considered to see whether anything went wrong or whether something can be improved.

[Mark Lancaster (Milton Keynes North) (Con)]

T4. Does the Secretary of State share my concern and that of my constituents that prisoners are not spending their time inside constructively? Will any future Bill address that issue by ensuring that prisoners spend more time at work than in their cells?