§ Mr. David MartinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement on his policy concerning recognition of the Prison Service Union; and what progress has been made in granting recognition.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe director general of the prison service met representatives of the Prison Service Union on 2 March for a wide-ranging discussion on prison matters. He said at that meeting that their request for recognition was being considered, but that the issues were such that an early decision was unlikely.