§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What inquiries they have made into the repeated late arrival of prisoners from Highdown prison at Guildford Crown Court; and whether the degree of co-operation between the prison authorities and Premier Custodial Services (the firm contracted to transport prisoners between the prison and court) is satisfactory. [HL255]
§ Lord RookerThe Prison Service accepts that the delivery of prisoners from Highdown prison to Guildford Crown Court has been unsatisfactory and is determined to solve the problem. It has therefore set up a working party to examine the causes and make recommendations for their resolution. Membership comprises representatives of Highdown prison, the local escort contractor, Premier Prison Services, and the courts. The accepted recommendations of the working party will be implemented as quickly as possible.