HC Deb 09 May 1988 vol 133 c10W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has any proposals for the introduction of a contracted-out system for the escort of prisoners to and from courts and whilst at courts; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

In his statement to the House on 30 March, my right hon. Friend announced his intention to publish a Green Paper on private sector involvement In all aspects of the remand system. This includes court escorts and manning.