Oral Question·Ministry of Justice
“What steps he is taking to ensure that local residents are adequately considered in the construction of the new prison adjacent to HMP Grendon.”
Tabled: 9 September 2026Answered: 15 September 2026
Asked by
Greg Smith
Conservative — Mid Buckinghamshire
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Justice
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)
Like my hon. Friend, we are all thinking of Lord Prescott and his family today. My officials have had meetings with Northumberland county council, which is working to strengthen the case and provide further analytical work before the scheme can be fully appraised. I would be happy to update my hon. Friend on those discussions when I can do so.