Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Edward Argar and Richard Graham

Tuesday 14th May 2024 Commons Chamber

[Edward Argar]

Before turning to the substance of the hon. Lady’s question, may I take this opportunity to wish her a happy birthday? [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear.”]

It is important to remember that this investment is across the estate. I was in HMP Wandsworth yesterday seeing the work being done there. In the context of Bedford, the body scanners were used at appropriate times in an appropriate manner.

[Richard Graham (Gloucester) (Con)]

9. If he will make a comparative assessment of the effectiveness of short custodial sentences and sentences served in the community.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Edward Argar and Richard Graham

Tuesday 13th November 2018 Commons Chamber

[Edward Argar]

The hon. Gentleman is right to highlight the report by Dr Abbott referred to in The Guardian, which I read about this morning. I reassure him that our key focus is ensuring that all prisoners, female and other, have access to the medical services they need.

[Richard Graham (Gloucester) (Con)]

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