§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what strategies are in place to deal with(a) accommodation, (b) healthcare and (c) activity for elderly prisoners. [155253]
§ Paul GogginsThe Prison Service does recognise its duty to care for older prisoners and seeks to meet all their needs, including, medical and any special accommodation requirements, according to individual circumstances. Establishments that are holding older prisoners have developed local strategies and there are a number of excellent initiatives being adopted across the estate.