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Mr. Sheerman
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to introduce name badges for all staff on duty in prisons.
Mrs. Rumbold
Work is progressing on the commitment given in the White Paper "Custody, Care and Justice" to the wearing of name badges by all staff on duty in prisons. Procurement action will be initiated when the consultations with the trade unions about the detailed arrangements have been satisfactorily concluded.