Select Committee · Welsh Affairs Committee
Prisons in Wales
Status: Closed
Opened: 18 Aug 2023
Closed: 28 May 2024
Inquiry scope
The Committee invites written submissions addressing any or all of the following areas: How has the situation facing prisoners and prison staff in Wales changed since 2019 when our predecessor Committee last reported? What are the implications for Wales of the Prison Strategy White Paper? How does a lack of Wales-only data impact upon the understanding of prison provisions in Wales? Is the Welsh prison estate fit for purpose in terms of living conditions, crowding and safety in prisons? Is the Welsh prison estate fit for purpose in terms of the provision of education and rehabilitation facilities for Welsh prisoners, and Welsh language facilities? How big of a problem is contraband such as weapons and drugs in Welsh prisons and how can the UK Government reduce it? Is there sufficient co-operation and co-ordination between non-devolved and devolved bodies to support Welsh prisoners?Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
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| 15 May 2024 |
Oral Evidence
Ian Barrow · HMPPS Wales,
Rt Hon Edward Argar MP · Ministry of Justice
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| 17 Apr 2024 |
Oral Evidence
Chloe Marshall · Nacro,
Katie Dalton · Cymorth Cymru,
Liza Ridge · Wrexham County Borough Council,
Stephanie Rogers-Lewis · Cardiff Council,
Tracy Hague · Wrexham County Borough Council
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| 13 Mar 2024 |
Oral Evidence
Darren Burns · Timpson Group,
David Abraham · Fulcrum Scaffold Safety and Training Ltd,
Nicky Park · St Giles Trust,
Tony Hughes · Williams Homes (Bala) Ltd,
Yvonne Thomas · The Clink
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| 21 Feb 2024 |
Oral Evidence
Amanda Corrigan · HMP Cardiff,
Chris Simpson · HMP Swansea,
Heather Whitehead · HMP & YOI Parc,
Rebecca Hayward · HMP Berwyn,
Rob Denman · HMP Usk & Prescoed
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| 17 Jan 2024 |
Oral Evidence
Bryn Hall · Clinks,
Dr Robert Jones · Cardiff University School of Law and Politics,
Katie Fraser · Women in Prison,
Terry McCarthy · Prison Officers’ Association
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Corrigan · Governor | HMP Cardiff | 1 |
| Bryn Hall · Area Engagement and Partnerships Manager for Wales | Clinks | 1 |
| Chloe Marshall · Operations Manager | Nacro | 1 |
| Chris Simpson · Governor | HMP Swansea | 1 |
| Darren Burns · Director of Diversity & Inclusion | Timpson Group | 1 |
| David Abraham · Managing Director | Fulcrum Scaffold Safety and Training Ltd | 1 |
| Dr Robert Jones · Lecturer in the Welsh Criminal Justice System | Cardiff University School of Law and Politics | 1 |
| Heather Whitehead · Director | HMP & YOI Parc | 1 |
| Ian Barrow · Executive Director | HMPPS Wales | 1 |
| Katie Dalton · Director | Cymorth Cymru | 1 |
| Katie Fraser · Head of Prisons and Participation | Women in Prison | 1 |
| Liza Ridge · Housing Options and Allocations Lead | Wrexham County Borough Council | 1 |
| Nicky Park · Director of Criminal Justice/Women’s Services Development | St Giles Trust | 1 |
| Rebecca Hayward · Governor | HMP Berwyn | 1 |
| Rob Denman · Governor | HMP Usk & Prescoed | 1 |
| Rt Hon Edward Argar MP · Minister for Prison, Parole and Probation | Ministry of Justice | 1 |
| Stephanie Rogers-Lewis · Accommodation and Support Manager | Cardiff Council | 1 |
| Terry McCarthy · National Executive Committee Representative for North Wales | Prison Officers’ Association | 1 |
| Tony Hughes · Commercial Director | Williams Homes (Bala) Ltd | 1 |
| Tracy Hague · Head of Service (Housing) | Wrexham County Borough Council | 1 |
| Yvonne Thomas · CEO | The Clink | 1 |
Correspondence
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