Prison Officers Association: Withdrawal from Voluntary Tasks Debate
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Alex Chalk
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Prison Officers Association: Withdrawal from Voluntary Tasks
Alex Chalk Excerpts(7 years, 2 months ago)
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Mr Gyimah
As I have said, strike action is unlawful. If prison officers withdraw their labour, that will make the regime even more restrictive, as the Chairman of the Justice Committee suggested. That is why we are urging hard-working prison officers to go back to work and make sure that prisoners can carry on with these regimes, whether in continuing important rehabilitative work or in making sure that our prisons are safe.
Alex Chalk (Cheltenham) (Con)
It is concerning that this action could lead to Tornado teams being withdrawn. Will the Minister confirm that contingency measures are in place to ensure that prison order can be maintained at all times?