Drones: High-security Prisons

Debate between Lord Timpson and Baroness Sugg
Wednesday 15th January 2025

(6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Sugg Portrait Baroness Sugg (Con)
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My Lords, can the Minister update the House on any improvements since the introduction in January 2024 of the no-fly zones around certain prisons? Have they been a success, and how can we boost their effectiveness?

Lord Timpson Portrait Lord Timpson (Lab)
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The no-fly zones have been a great success and have been an important part of the work we are doing, but there is still further work we need to do. I reiterate that the demand is just as big a problem as the supply.