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Written question asked by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 February 2015. It was answered by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Monday, 23 February 2015 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Prison Service

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when she last met representatives of the Northern Ireland Prison Service.

Answer

I met with the Director General of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, Sue McAllister, on 21 January 2015, when she updated me on the recent tensions on the republican separated wing at HMP Maghaberry. The Director General also advised me of the threats being made to prison staff by prisoners on the wing, which I unreservedly condemn. Such threats are utterly unacceptable and I stand with the Northern Ireland Prison Service in calling for those responsible to stop.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
223829
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Northern Ireland Prison Service
Link
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