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Ministry of Defence: Capita

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 12 December 2024UIN 17774

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the role Capita's (a) systems and (b) processes played in the security failings that allowed Daniel Khalife to escape; and whether he plans to review Capita's contract with his Depa

Answered by Luke Pollard

Security measures in relation to the prison estate are a matter for the Ministry of Justice. The Secretary of State commissioned performance reviews of Capita which were completed March and September 2024.

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