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Prison Conditions 2024-12-10

2024-12-10

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Q1 Partial Answer
Bobby Dean Lib Dem
Carshalton and Wallington
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The prison estate conditions survey programme assesses the state of prisons, but issues remain. Approximately 4,000 cells were lost due to dilapidation under the previous government.
What assessment has been made of the adequacy of prison conditions? The prison estate conditions survey programme is ongoing, yet 4,000 cells have been lost to deterioration under the last Government. What specific measures are being taken to improve these conditions?
Nicholas Dakin
The prison estate conditions survey programme assesses the state of our estate, and we are investing £220 million in maintenance for 2024-25, up to £300 million in 2025-26. However, there is still much work to be done.
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Urgent work and humane conditions
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Q2 Partial Answer
Bobby Dean Lib Dem
Carshalton and Wallington
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A constituent at HMP Coldingley reported poor conditions including drug use, violence, discrimination, lack of healthcare access. The situation has worsened to the point where he attempted suicide.
What urgent work is being done to ensure humane conditions in all prisons? A constituent at HMP Coldingley described prevalent drugs, violence, and denied healthcare leading to a life-threatening situation. Another report deemed these conditions 'inhumane'. What urgent measures are taken?
Nicholas Dakin
This Government aims for the best possible prison conditions. We inherited a crisis, but if the hon. Member wishes to write about this issue, I will be happy to respond.
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Urgent work and humane conditions at HMP Coldingley
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Q3 Partial Answer
Andrew Slaughter Lab
Hammersmith and Chiswick
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The construction of 20,000 new prison places is progressing, which the previous government failed to deliver. These Victorian prisons lack rehabilitation facilities.
What thought has been given in designing and operating these new prisons for inmate training, education, addiction, and mental health needs? The construction of 20,000 new prison places progresses, but current prisons lack rehabilitation support.
Nicholas Dakin
These new prisons will incorporate all mentioned aspects. The Government plans to add 14,000 more prison places.
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Design and operation details of new prisons
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