HL Deb 03 April 2000 vol 611 c111WA
Lord Dholakia

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they expect to implement the recommendations of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons following his report on the Portland Young Offenders' Institution. [HL1723]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Bassam of Brighton)

Under the protocol for responding to inspection reports, the Prison Service has 30 working days from the date of publication to draw up an action plan addressing the recommendations. I will write to the noble Lord when the action plan has been approved.