Asylum Seekers: Torture Victims

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at on 17 May 2007.

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Photo of Baroness Scotland of Asthal Baroness Scotland of Asthal Minister of State, Home Office, Minister of State (Home Office) (Crime Reduction)

My Lords, we are taking steps in relation to Yarl's Wood. As the noble Baroness said, there have been a number of protests at Yarl's Wood, fuelled by fears that the regime will be reduced following the transfer of the operating contract from GSL to Serco. This will involve changes, and staff at Yarl's Wood have been proactive in dealing with these fears and protests, including food refusals, which have now been dealt with. These issues are of concern, but I assure the House that everything is being done to ensure that appropriate standards are maintained throughout.