Joint HMI Prison and Probation Report

Mohammad Yasin Excerpts

Thursday 24th January 2019 Commons Chamber

[Rory Stewart]

Yes. One reason that we have committed to building more than 200 additional places in approved premises is to provide what my hon. Friend requests.

[Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) (Lab)]

This morning I was contacted by residents near Bedford Prison, who say that the screens that prevent prisoners from seeing into neighbouring gardens have been smashed, and prisoners shout and intimidate them day and night. Will the Minister act immediately to protect my constituents from that continued disturbance and protect their right to privacy?

[Rory Stewart]

As the hon. Gentleman is aware, I visited Bedford Prison last week. I will immediately raise that with the governor and prison group director and attempt to address the problem.