Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

What steps he is taking to improve the safety of the prison estate.

Tabled: 10 September 2025Answered: 16 September 2025

Asked by

Jack Rankin

ConservativeWindsor

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Mr David Lammy)

The safety of our prison staff is a No. 1 priority for me. That is why we are investing £40 million to stop the contraband that puts our hard-working staff particularly at risk. We are also rolling out protective body armour for use in the highest security units and trialling the use of Tasers for specialised staff.