HM Inspectorate of Prisons (Hansard, 22 May 2002)

HC Deb 22 May 2002 vol 386 c447W 447W

§ Mr. Letwin
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many members of staff are employed by HM Inspectorate of Prisons; [48129]
(2)what the remit is of HM Inspectorate of Prisons; [48128]
(3)what the cost of HM Inspectorate of Prisons was in the last 12 months. [48127]

§ Mr. Blunkett
The Inspectorate of Prisons was set up as an independent body in 1981 under the previous Conservative administration. Its remit is to inspect and report the treatment and conditions of those in Prison Service custody, and Immigration Service detention. In the financial year 2001–02 Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons costs were £1.89 million. There were 26 full-time members of staff and eight consultants in post on 31 March 2002.