HL Deb 02 November 1987 vol 489 cc876-7WA
Lord Donaldson of Kingsbridge

asked Her Majesty's Government:

  1. (i) Whether the commitment made last year to maintain the therapeutic regime at Her Majesty's Prison, Grendon, when Fresh Start is implemented can be met;
  2. (ii) Whether a full complement of uniformed staff will be made available to meet this commitment, ensuring that overtime beyond the nine hours per week included in the Fresh Start plan is abolished; and
  3. (iii) Whether it will be possible fully to implement the Fresh Start plan at Grendon on 1st November next as at present intended.

The Earl of Caithness

We remain committed to making every effort to maintain the present regime at Grendon, and staff will be provided accordingly under the terms of the Fresh Start agreement. Work is in hand on transitional arrangements pending the availability of staff, and Fresh Start will be introduced following agreement locally.