§ Mr. Gordon MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 21 July 1999,Official Report, columns 524–25, what assessment the Prison Service has made of those sexual harassment cases notified to HM Prison Service headquarters since 1998 that have not been settled either by negotiation or by tribunal decision. [93658]
§ Mr. BoatengNo central assessment of these cases has been made. Complaints are dealt with locally in accordance with the Prison Service's procedure for handling complaints of harassment or discrimination. The Prison Service's equal opportunities team in headquarters keeps statistical records and offers advice on cases as necessary.