1. ANALYSIS

Structure and Main Content of the Debate:

• The session primarily focused on the question of whether prison maintenance should be insourced, presented by Kim Johnson (Labour, Liverpool Riverside).
• Sir Nicholas Dakin (Labour, Scunthorpe) and Jim Shannon (DUP, Strangford) contributed insights regarding existing maintenance contracts and related issues such as mold.

Policy Terms and Technical Terminology:

• "Insourcing"
• "Prison maintenance contract"
• "Retendered"
• "Public purse"

Named Entities:

• Kim Johnson, Labour, Liverpool Riverside
• Sir Nicholas Dakin, Labour, Scunthorpe
• Jim Shannon, DUP, Strangford
• HMP Walton, Liverpool

Numerical Data and Statistics:

• £1.8 billion worth of unreported repairs within the prison system.

Political Positions and Policy Stances:

• Labour party members, Kim Johnson and Sir Nicholas Dakin, express skepticism towards outsourcing, suggesting a preference for insourcing maintenance to reduce costs and improve service quality.
• Jim Shannon raised concerns about health issues linked to prison conditions, suggesting urgency in maintenance improvements.

**Governmental Bodies: **

• His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS).

Key Dates and Timeframes:

• The prison maintenance contract is due to be retendered in the upcoming year.

2. SPEAKER POINTS

Kim Johnson (Labour, Liverpool Riverside)

• Main Arguments: Advocated for the insourcing of prison maintenance, citing inefficiencies with current private contracts.
• Key Statements: Highlighted the £1.8 billion issues and the situation in HMP Walton.
• Positions Taken: Opposed to privatisation.
• Questions Asked: Called for reconsideration of maintenance outsourcing.

Sir Nicholas Dakin (Labour, Scunthorpe)

• Main Arguments: Echoed concerns raised by Johnson and emphasized value for the public purse.
• Key Statements: Acknowledged the halted essential maintenance by the previous government.
• Positions Taken: Advocated for comprehensive evaluation of options, including insourcing.
• Questions Asked: N/A

Jim Shannon (DUP, Strangford)

• Main Arguments: Focused on health risks caused by poor maintenance, specifically mold.
• Key Statements: Highlighted health risks related to current prison conditions.
• Positions Taken: Urged for urgent action to address these issues.
• Questions Asked: Inquired about solutions for mold issues in prisons.

Unattributed Contributions

• N/A

Speaker Contributions Overview

While numerous other MPs and peers were listed in the broader context, the session was primarily driven by the contributions of Kim Johnson, Sir Nicholas Dakin, and Jim Shannon, within the debate context provided. Other listed participants have not contributed to this specific debate as per the details available.