Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Yvonne Fovargue and Andrew Selous

Tuesday 8th March 2016 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Selous]

The hon. Gentleman can tell his prison officers that all violence within prison is a crime. We strive to eradicate it, and it is wholly unacceptable. We take it very, very seriously. As I told the hon. Member for Warrington North (Helen Jones) a moment ago, we appointed 2,250 extra prison officers last year—a net increase of 440—and we will carry on recruiting. Really importantly, we will be testing for new psychoactive substances throughout every prison next month, and that will make a significant difference to the important issues that he raises.

[Yvonne Fovargue (Makerfield) (Lab)]

15. What steps he plans to take to ensure access to justice does not depend on the ability to pay.