Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alberto Costa and Sam Gyimah

Tuesday 6th September 2016 Commons Chamber

[Alberto Costa (South Leicestershire) (Con)]

Colin Pitchfork was convicted of raping and murdering two young girls in the 1980s. Will the Minister please assure me and the public of their safety, given that Mr Pitchfork is being moved to an open prison?

[Mr Gyimah]

My hon. Friend will be aware that the transfer of prisoners from one prison to another is based on a careful assessment of the risks involved. I am sure that that will have taken place in this case, but I would be happy to discuss the matter with him in more detail if he wants to do so.