§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what training is offered to security companies undertaking administration of immigration detention on behalf of the Immigration Service. [18099]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienAll Group 4 Total Security Ltd. and Wackenhut (United Kingdom) Ltd. staff employed under contract to provide detention management services are required to undergo a comprehensive training programmed. This programme includes an immigration induction course; race awareness; self injury and suicide prevention; health and safety; control and restraint; first aid; domestic management; the welfare of and duty of care towards immigration detainees. Refresher training is provided after one year's service and at yearly intervals thereafter.