§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to introduce additional standby teams of prison officers which can be drafted into particular prison establishments at times of particular staff shortages or disturbance.
§ Mr. MellorContingency plans are already in place to enable additional manpower to be made available to establishments at short notice, if the need arises. This manpower is initially drawn from neighbouring establishments, but, where necessary, the catchment area can be and is extended nationally.