Priti Patel

Priti Patel

Conservative — Witham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 10 September 2024

Debate

Prison Capacity

Contribution

During the debate on early prisoner release in July, the impact assessment produced suggested that there would be 5,500 fewer prison places than planned for because of the need to meet the capital savings that were discussed at the time. When I raised that with the Secretary of State, she said that this matter would be under review. Can she now confirm that it is the Government’s intention to cut back prison places by 5,500 over the medium and long term?

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