§ Harry CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what his response is to the Report by Her Majesty's Inspector of Prisons on Dungavel Removal Centre; and if he will make a statement. [135438]
§ Beverley HughesWe welcomed the publication of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons' inspection report on Dungavel Removal Centre. We were pleased to see that the report concluded that Dungavel was essentially a place of safety where detainees were treated with respect and received a good standard of custodial care. The report contains a number of recommendations and we are considering these carefully. We will respond formally to Her Majesty's Chief Inspector shortly.
§ Harry CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department why Fatima Muse was fined by staff at Dungavel Removal Centre on 27 August after hiding food in her room; under what power this was done; and if he will make a statement. [135439]
§ Beverley HughesDetainees at Dungavel Removal Centre are not fined. They benefit from an incentive scheme that provides them with a weekly cash allowance provided their behaviour and conduct is satisfactory. In the case of unsatisfactory behaviour, a warning letter will be issued and, if the detainee's behaviour does not improve, consideration will be given to withdrawing the weekly allowance. Unsatisfactory behaviour may include breaches of the centre rules on hygiene or health and safety. Detainees taking food from the dining room to their rooms would constitute such a breach. In the case in question, a warning letter was issued in respect of a number of separate matters but the detainee's weekly allowance was not in fact withdrawn.
Table 1 Offence Sentence Time to expected release date, at date of abscond Those not recaptured by 24 October 2003 Theft 2 years 6 months 11 months Violent Disorder 1 year 10 months 9 months Robbery 5 years 14 months No Wounding with Intent 7 years 6 months 21 months Supply of Drugs 4 years 14 months Breach of Supervision Order 2 year 6 months 3 months Theft 6 months 3 months Burglary 2 years 9 months Taking and Driving Away 7 months 26 days 3 months No Burglary 3 years 5 months Attempted Robbery 4 years 6 months 14 months Burglary 4 years 3 months Burglary 3 years 3 months Robbery 6 years 8 months Deception 3 year 10 months 8 months Grievous Bodily Harm 12 years 2 years No Burglary 5 years 14 months Burglary 4 years 6 months 14 months Driving whilst Disqualified 10 months 3 months Driving whilst Disqualified 4 months 1 month Deception 7 years 3 months 13 months No Burglary 3 years 1 month Taking and Driving Away 1 year 9 months 1 month No