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Debate between David Gauke and Kirstene Hair
Tuesday 23rd April 2019

(5 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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We will certainly look at any proposals on this front. We do not, at the moment, have any plans, but I will certainly look at any proposals the hon. Lady might have.

Kirstene Hair Portrait Kirstene Hair (Angus) (Con)
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I warmly welcome the commitment by the UK Government to recruit 2,500 more prison officers, because prison officers in Scotland have spoken out about the fact that the system there is at breaking point. Rising numbers have led to overcrowding in my local prison, HMP Perth, which was recently reported to rely heavily on inexperienced agency and bank nurses due to staffing shortages. Does the Minister agree that the Scottish Government need to make a similar commitment to restore order in our prison service?

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