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Historically, the relationship between Network Rail—or Railtrack—and the maintenance contractors was getting towards being dysfunctional. Significant costs were being imported into the maintenance activities of Network Rail by that relationship.
Public transport and walking are key issues in rural areas. Walking might not necessarily get one from one town to another 10 miles away to work, but it is a key activity that provides enjoyment, exercise and a way of socialising.
Those rules in the contract are adhered to strictly so that prisoners know where they stand. They know that they will get X hours of education in a week, X hours of out-of-cell activities, X number of visits and so on.
Many of them have been identified, but some have not been. Clearly, they will not get certificates. We must ensure that those who do not get certificates in August are those who have been withdrawn.