❓ A member of parliament asks the Minister for Corrective Services if they are aware that prison officers at Hakea Prison are issuing Mars bars to ease tensions. The Minister responds that they are not aware, but acknowledges various measures are used to maintain order.
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I have a supplementary question. Is the minister aware that prison officers at Hakea Prison have resorted to issuing Mars bars in an effort to ease tensions and stress in the prison? Mr C.C. PORTER
I have a supplementary question. Is the minister aware that prison officers at Hakea Prison have resorted to issuing Mars bars in an effort to ease tensions and stress in the prison? Mr C.C. PORTER
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I am not aware of that. I met with the superintendent of Hakea Prison this morning, but there is a range of measures that people engage in to enhance order. That does not actually sound like the worst one I have ever heard!
Mr C.C. PORTER replied: I am not aware of that. I met with the superintendent of Hakea Prison this morning, but there is a range of measures that people engage in to enhance order. That does not actually sound like the worst one I have ever heard!
I am not aware of that. I met with the superintendent of Hakea Prison this morning, but there is a range of measures that people engage in to enhance order. That does not actually sound like the worst one I have ever heard!
Mr C.C. PORTER replied: I am not aware of that. I met with the superintendent of Hakea Prison this morning, but there is a range of measures that people engage in to enhance order. That does not actually sound like the worst one I have ever heard!
I am not aware of that. I met with the superintendent of Hakea Prison this morning, but there is a range of measures that people engage in to enhance order. That does not actually sound like the worst one I have ever heard!
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