PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (18 July 2017)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when the office of the Ombudsman will be placed on statutory footing.
Asked by:
Richard Burgon (Labour)
Asked by:
Richard Burgon (Labour)
Answer
Robust, independent scrutiny is an essential part of our prison system. We take reports from the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) extremely seriously and will continue to ensure the PPO has the access and cooperation they need from prisons to fulfil their critical functions.
We will continue to seek an opportunity to legislate on these matters when Parliamentary time allows.
Answered by:
Mr Sam Gyimah (Liberal Democrat)
5 September 2017
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