Prison Estate Conditions 2023-11-21
2023-11-21
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Q1
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A constituent faced poor living conditions at HMP Hull, including lack of sanitation and mental health support. This case highlights inadequacies in rehabilitation conditions.
My young constituent was locked in a cell with unsanitary conditions for 23 hours daily without specialist mental health support. When will such draconian conditions end? What steps will be taken to ensure rehabilitation, not punishment?
If the hon. Lady would like to write to me, I will look into her case specifically. Broadly, £217 million was invested in 2021-22 for capital and maintenance spending, up from £149 million in 10-11. Since 2020, £73 million has been spent on projects across Yorkshire. Security is vital for creating safe rehabilitation conditions, and we work closely with the NHS to improve mental health support.
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The specific case at HMP Hull was not directly addressed with a timeline or commitment.
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Q2
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The government is assessing the adequacy of prison conditions for offender rehabilitation. This question seeks specific details on current investments and future plans.
What assessment has been made regarding the conditions in prisons to ensure proper rehabilitation? What measures are being taken to improve these conditions?
We will invest nearly £4 billion by the end of the spending review period to deliver 20,000 modern prison places. Investments include education and skills training, support for substance misuse, treatment, and improvements in rehabilitative spaces through employment hubs and HMP academies programme.
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