Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 63888
HMP Dartmoor: Radon Gas
Tabled: 30 June 2025
Answered: 8 July 2025
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to tackle the levels of radon gas at HMP Dartmoor.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinElevated radon readings were first found at Dartmoor in 2020. HMPPS has been monitoring radon levels to manage exposure to prisoners and staff. Dartmoor has been temporarily closed since August 2024 after monitoring results were higher than expected. We a...
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