G4S: Electronic Tagging

Ministry of Justice written question – answered at on 17 November 2017.

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Photo of Alex Sobel Alex Sobel Labour/Co-operative, Leeds North West

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to improve the effectiveness of G4S in delivering electronic tagging services.

Photo of Sam Gyimah Sam Gyimah The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice

An error has been identified in the written answer given on 11 September 2017.

The correct answer should have been:

Electronic monitoring services in England and Wales have been provided by Capita plc since 20132014. G4S, under a contract with the Department, provide the necessary hardware (electronic tags and home monitoring units) to support the service. The Department has robust processes in place to monitor and manage contractors and will not hesitate to take action when standards fall short.

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Photo of Sam Gyimah Sam Gyimah The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice

Electronic monitoring services in England and Wales have been provided by Capita plc since 20132014. G4S, under a contract with the Department, provide the necessary hardware (electronic tags and home monitoring units) to support the service. The Department has robust processes in place to monitor and manage contractors and will not hesitate to take action when standards fall short.

Does this answer the above question?

Yes2 people think so

No0 people think not

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