Oral Answers to Questions

Alex Norris Excerpts

Tuesday 5th December 2017 Commons Chamber

[Dr Lee]

Thank you for the opportunity, Mr Speaker.

I agree with the hon. Lady that it is not exclusively sport that can make an impact on the lives of young offenders in particular. I remember visiting Cookham Wood Prison and being overwhelmed by the quality of the artwork that was being undertaken there.

[Alex Norris (Nottingham North) (Lab/Co-op)]

Prisoner wellbeing and rehabilitation at HMP Nottingham continues to be of major concern after five people died there in four weeks. When I raised the issue at the last justice questions, the Prisons Minister, the hon. Member for East Surrey (Mr Gyimah), echoed my concern and undertook to write to me. May I ask whether Ministers are still concerned about HMP Nottingham, and when I will receive that letter?

[Dr Lee]

If the hon. Gentleman would like to write to me about the matter, it would be very helpful.

[Alex Norris]

Write another letter?

[Dr Lee]

The matter is not specifically in my brief, because HMP Nottingham is not a young offender institution.