§ Mr. Fatchettasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has any intention of imposing the fresh start programme upon prison staff; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorMy right hon. Friend explained his position fully when he addressed chief officers in the prison346W service on 23 September last year. A copy of these remarks is being sent to the hon. Member and we are placing another in the Library. We very much hope that the current discussions with the Prison Officers' Association will lead to an agreed basis for the implementation of fresh start, and our officials are continuing to work to this end.