Oral Question·Ministry of Justice
“What steps he is taking to improve the safety of the prison estate.”
Tabled: 28 January 2026Answered: 3 February 2026
Asked by
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Justice
Answer from Hansard
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Mr David Lammy)
Assaults on our staff are unacceptable. We are enhancing security measures and easing crowding to curb violence and improve safety. We are investing some £15 million in protective equipment—I announced that shortly after taking office—to help keep frontline staff working in prisons safe.