The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-01-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many members of staff of Medway Secure Training College have (a) been suspended, (b) received an official warning and (c) been dismissed since 30 December 2015.
Andrew Selous
Since 30th December 2015, ten members of staff have been suspended, five have received an official warning and five have been dismissed.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-01-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recruitment campaigns and job vacancies there are at Medway Secure Training College.
Andrew Selous
The centre currently has sufficient staff to meet required staffing levels. Recruitment campaigns are run at regular intervals in order to maintain the required staffing levels
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-01-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of whether G4S is currently in breach of its contract for services at Medway Secure Training College.
Andrew Selous
An investigation into the allegations reported at Medway Secure Training College is underway by Kent Police and Local Authority.
We are currently considering how to proceed including looking at whether the contract was breached. Decisions will be announced in the normal way.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-01-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many beds are (a) funded for and (b) provided by the Youth Justice Board at Medway Secure Training College.
Andrew Selous
The Youth Justice Board funds all 76 beds at Medway Secure Training Centre. The beds are provided by the contractor, G4S.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jo Stevens on 2016-01-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people are currently held at Medway Secure Training College.
Andrew Selous
The current population of Medway Secure Training Centre is 48.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andy Slaughter on 2016-01-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of staff employed in each (a) young offender institution and (b) secure training centre are (i) qualified social workers and (ii) registered with the Mental Health and Care Professions Council.
Andrew Selous
This information could only be obtained at disproportionate costs.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Rehman Chishti on 2016-01-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many convictions have been made under Article 222 of the Air Navigation Order 2009 since that order came into force.
Andrew Selous
The number of offenders found guilty at all courts for offences under article 22 of the Air Navigation Order 2009, in England and Wales, from 2009 t0 2014 (latest available) can be viewed in the attached table.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mary Glindon on 2016-01-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when the responses to HM Courts and Tribunals Service’s proposal on the provision of Courts and Tribunal Estate in England and Wales will be published.
Mr Shailesh Vara
All responses submitted to the consultation are being considered. I will announce the outcome of the consultation in due course.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mary Glindon on 2016-01-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate he has made of the cost of enabling works required at receiving courts for them to take on additional work arising from planned court closures under his Department’s proposals on the provision of courts services in England and Wales.
Mr Shailesh Vara
An assessment of the cost of enabling works is being made and will be included in the impact assessment published with the response to the consultation.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mary Glindon on 2016-01-19.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make it his policy that employees in (a) his Department, (b) National Offender Management Service and (c) all relevant contractors are paid the living wage as determined by the Living Wage Foundation.
Mike Penning
In line with the Government’s commitment given in the budget, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) will continue to ensure staff are paid at or above the National Living Wage of £7.20 per hour which will be introduced in April 2016. The MoJ’s third party suppliers are responsible for determining the pay of their employees and from April 2016 they will be legally obliged to conform to the National Living Wage.