Hansard

Immigration: Heathrow

Volume 698: debated on Monday 28 January 2008

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The Earl of Sandwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they accept the criticisms by the Chief Inspector of Prisons of the temporary handling facilities at Heathrow airport for immigration detainees, and of the unprofessional behaviour of some staff; and how they will improve the training of staff handling detainees. [HL1490]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office
(Lord West of Spithead)

The Border and Immigration Agency is carefully considering the contents of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons' report and will respond with an action plan in due course.