Yarl’s Wood Serco 2023-05-22
2023-05-22
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An incident occurred at Yarl's Wood, raising concerns about security and the response from Serco.
What discussions she has had with representatives of Serco on improvements to security at the Yarl's Wood immigration removal centre. The incident at Yarl's Wood in my constituency highlights the need for serious discussion and action regarding security measures and responses.
The Government take the protection of the public and security incidents at immigration detention centres extremely seriously. I met senior Serco executives on 4 May to discuss their response to the incident at Yarl's Wood in my hon. Friend's constituency. An independent investigation into the incident is now under way; we will consider its findings in detail.
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Specifics about what improvements were discussed or commitments made regarding security measures following the meeting with Serco executives.
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Following an incident at Yarl's Wood, questions remain about the ease of escape and interaction between Serco and police forces.
Will my right hon. Friend join me in thanking the chief constable of Bedfordshire for working with other police forces? Of the eight men who escaped, only one remains at large. Serious questions remain regarding the ease of escape and interactions between Serco and the police. Will my right hon. Friend please look into these issues?
I join my hon. Friend in thanking Bedfordshire police for leading the national response to the incident. Of the eight men who escaped, only one now remains at large; we are determined to find him as quickly as possible. Robust security measures exist in IRCs but they are being reviewed again following this incident. I met senior Serco executives to hold them accountable and ensure they take the matter seriously.
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Specific details on how the interaction between Serco and police will be investigated or what further measures will be taken beyond reviewing existing security protocols.
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