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Prisons Bill - New Clause 1 - Assessment of the effectiveness and value for money of this Act
12 March 2021
Lead MP
Christopher Chope
Debate Type
Bill Debate
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Other Contributors: 7
At a Glance
Christopher Chope raised concerns about prisons bill - new clause 1 - assessment of the effectiveness and value for money of this act in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key Requests to Government:
Bill accordingly read the Third time and passed
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The amendment seeks to assess the effectiveness and value for money of the Prisons Bill. It aims to ensure that measures taken are not only effective in penalising but also financially viable and beneficial in preventing drug addiction and illegal behaviour among prisoners.
Eleanor Laing
14:22:00
I propose to discuss new clause 2 alongside this one, which deals with the expiry of the Act after three years. This ensures a review and assessment of its effectiveness without making it permanent.
Eleanor Laing
14:22:00
I suggest that the hon. Gentleman does not wish to proceed with his new clauses, for which I am grateful as it helps move forward on the main Bill.
Richard Holden
Con
Basildon and Billericay
I do not wish to comment further but thank my hon. Friend for his constructive attitude in helping us move forward with the Bill.
Kit Malthouse
Con
North West Hampshire
I express gratitude to those involved and acknowledge the constructive approach of my hon. Friend for facilitating progress on the Bill.
On behalf of the Opposition Front-Bench team, I welcome the Bill and thank its sponsors for their efforts in promoting it.
Christchurch
I support the Bill's aim to ensure that prisoners are not subjected to drug addiction or illegal behaviour while serving their sentences, and challenge my hon. Friend to create a truly drugs-free prison.
Richard Holden
Con
Basildon and Billericay
I have no further comments but acknowledge the successful progress of the Bill.
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