§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether sensitive and caring chaplaincy arrangements for members of all faiths are important in preventing violence, self-harm and suicide in all immigration, detention and removal centres; and what plans they have in this regard. [HL1466]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Filkin)The Detention Centre Rules (SI 2001 No. 238) make provision for the regulation and management of all centres in the detention estate. They provide, among other things, for matters such as the welfare and privileges of detained persons, their religious observance and healthcare. I am satisfied that current practices and procedures throughout the estate are more than satisfactory in providing a good level of care for detainees.