Drones: High-security Prisons - Commons Urgent Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords am 3:53 pm ar 15 Ionawr 2025.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Baroness Hamwee Baroness Hamwee Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol 3:53, 15 Ionawr 2025

My Lords, a major component of security regarding prisons must be stable, expert and sufficient staffing. The Minister referred to staff. When it give evidence to our Justice and Home Affairs Committee, the Prison Officers’ Association referred to the recruitment process as being simply not fit for purpose and said that it was not surprising that corrupt and underqualified officers were being recruited—referring in particular to online interviews. Can the Minister give the House any news about improving the recruitment process and the number of staff?