Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the timescales and processes are for the handover of Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre from G4S Care and Justice Services to MTCnovo

The Youth Justice Board intends to extend the contract with G4S at Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre for five months to ensure a smooth transfer to the new provider.

During this period MTCnovo's mobilisation team will work on site with G4S to manage the transfer.

YJB staff will also work on site with both MTCnovo and G4S to monitor the progress of mobilisation and transformation and to ensure young people are accommodated in a safe and stable environment throughout.