Gregory Campbell
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Sir Nicholas Dakin
My hon. Friend is absolutely right to point to the fact that this is yet another Tory mess that we have inherited. As I have said, we value the work of the POA, and we recognise the significant work of prison officers and the strength of feeling on this issue. We will continue to engage with the POA and others to try to find the best way forward.
Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)
There is a problem in our prisons across the United Kingdom. It is a two-spectrum problem, in that there is an increase in turnover, with prison officers leaving early, while the problem of the pension continues. Can the Minister increase the intensity of discussions with the POA to try to reach a more satisfactory outcome to which the Department and the prison officers concerned are amenable?
Sir Nicholas Dakin
The hon. Gentleman makes a fair point. We need to make progress on this issue, and we are determined to do so.