To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress is being made in implementing the 44 recommendations of the Northern Ireland Prison Ombudsman, following the death of Mr Colin Bell; and whether the Review Team has reported; and, if not, when their report is expected.

On 9 January the Prison Service published its action plan in response to the recommendations. I am advised by the service that, to date, 17 of the 43 procedural and management recommendations have been fully implemented with the others partially actioned. The review team is due to report shortly; its report will include an assessment of implementation. The review team was asked to address the 44th recommendation.