Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 20 June 2018 to Question 152831 on Amey, what financial deductions have been applied to Amey as a result of contractual performance indicators falling below the minimum acceptable level.

The financial deductions that have been levied against Amey between the start of the contract, June 2015 to May 2018 total £2,620,956. This amount is a direct result of contractual performance indicators falling below the minimum acceptable level.

We will not hesitate to impose tough financial remedies where standards fall short. We continue to closely monitor the performance of all public prisons, and will take further action if and when required.