§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations the Director General of the Prison Service has received concerning the establishment of a union for prisoners; and what response he has given. [142795]
§ Mr. BoatengThe Prison Service has been approached about the formation of representative organisations for prisoners to address matters of common interest to them. It is unclear how these organisations would operate and the Prison Service is currently seeking clarification from the parties involved.