Prison Improvement Action Plans

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department plans to review the prohibition on prison officers taking industrial action.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department plans to review the prohibition on prison officers taking industrial action.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what minimum English language proficiency requirements apply to prison officers in England and Wales; and whether his Department or HM Prison and Probation S

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what minimum English language proficiency requirements apply to prison officers in England and Wales; and whether his Department or HM Prison and Probation Service has conducted any audits or assessments in the …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to WPQ 125951 submitted on the 30th March, what the new cost per minute of call is under the rates agreed for the period between 1 April 2025 to 31

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to WPQ 125951 submitted on the 30th March, what the new cost per minute of call is under the rates agreed for the period between 1 April 2025 to 31 May …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, (a) what steps his Department has taken to implement the recommendations of Lord Farmer's 2017 review and (b) whether further steps are planned.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, (a) what steps his Department has taken to implement the recommendations of Lord Farmer's 2017 review and (b) whether further steps are planned.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what comparative assessment he has made of the level of support in prisons for parents on remand or serving custodial sentences with the potential impact on r

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what comparative assessment he has made of the level of support in prisons for parents on remand or serving custodial sentences with the potential impact on rehabilitation.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of making support for parents in prisons a Key Performance Indicator.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of making support for parents in prisons a Key Performance Indicator.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners were released early in Lincolnshire in the last 12 months.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners were released early in Lincolnshire in the last 12 months.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with representatives from prisons on allowing prisoners to have virtual visits with their children through longer and high-qualit

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with representatives from prisons on allowing prisoners to have virtual visits with their children through longer and high-quality video calls.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will publish the list of training programmes used by civil servants in his Department since 2020.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will publish the list of training programmes used by civil servants in his Department since 2020.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that the process of procuring up to 10,000 sets of protective body armour for prison officers is (a) open, (b) transparent,

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that the process of procuring up to 10,000 sets of protective body armour for prison officers is (a) open, (b) transparent, and (c) effective.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the tender for providing up to 10,000 sets of protective body armour for prison officers was made public, and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the tender for providing up to 10,000 sets of protective body armour for prison officers was made public, and if he will make a statement.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many bids were accepted for the contract to provide up to 10,000 sets of protective body armour for prison officers; and whether any provider of new sets

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many bids were accepted for the contract to provide up to 10,000 sets of protective body armour for prison officers; and whether any provider of new sets of protective body armour …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether representatives of prison officers were consulted over the (a) design, and (b) procurement of new protective body armour.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether representatives of prison officers were consulted over the (a) design, and (b) procurement of new protective body armour.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to reduce the timescale allowed for a second post-mortem examination.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to reduce the timescale allowed for a second post-mortem examination.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department taking to help prevent prisoners from avoiding their Release on Temporary Licence.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department taking to help prevent prisoners from avoiding their Release on Temporary Licence.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that coronial complaints procedures are independent and transparent; and what assessment he has made of the adequacy of mea

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that coronial complaints procedures are independent and transparent; and what assessment he has made of the adequacy of measures in place to prevent conflicts of …

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how many job vacancies there currently are in HM Prison and Probation Service.

To ask His Majesty's Government how many job vacancies there currently are in HM Prison and Probation Service.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask His Majesty's Government how many sniffer dogs there are in England and Wales's prisons; and what plans they have to increase that number.

To ask His Majesty's Government how many sniffer dogs there are in England and Wales's prisons; and what plans they have to increase that number.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Timpson on 5 February (HL14147), what the deadline is to train and equip 500 prison-based staff to use taser devices.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Timpson on 5 February (HL14147), what the deadline is to train and equip 500 prison-based staff to use taser devices.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans his Department has to publish an advertisement for the position of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons once it becomes vacant in October 2026.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans his Department has to publish an advertisement for the position of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons once it becomes vacant in October 2026.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2026 to Question 123531 on Prisons: Meat, what the annual cost of meat served in prisons has been in each year since 2020,

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2026 to Question 123531 on Prisons: Meat, what the annual cost of meat served in prisons has been in each year since 2020, broken down …

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2026 to Question 123531 on Prisons: Meat, what sum his Department spent on providing multi-choice, pre-select menus for (a)

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2026 to Question 123531 on Prisons: Meat, what sum his Department spent on providing multi-choice, pre-select menus for (a) lunchtime and (b) evening meals in …

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when were prisons required to provide the option of a (a) vegan dish, (b) vegetarian dish, and (c) Halal dish for their lunch and evening meal menus.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when were prisons required to provide the option of a (a) vegan dish, (b) vegetarian dish, and (c) Halal dish for their lunch and evening meal menus.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners with at least one life sentence have been transferred to open prison conditions in each year since 2020, broken down by offence.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners with at least one life sentence have been transferred to open prison conditions in each year since 2020, broken down by offence.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many officers in each prison are a) currently trained in Operation Tornado control and restraint procedures and b) what percentage of operational staff i

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many officers in each prison are a) currently trained in Operation Tornado control and restraint procedures and b) what percentage of operational staff in each prison does this represent.

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5 Mar 2025 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

Death

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she has considered establishing an independent national oversight mechanism for deaths involving (a) state and (b) law enforcement bodies. Answer: The Government is committed to improving transparency and accountability in the …

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27 Apr 2023 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

Public Bodies: Inquiries

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate he has made of the total number of inquiries into public bodies in each year since 2017. Answer: The UK Government Inquiries established in each year since 2017 are set …

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