Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 114424

HMP Holme House: Heating

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Ben Goldsborough

LabourSouth Norfolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the safety of inmates at HMP Holme House when the heating is not functioning.

Answer

Jake Richards
The Ministry of Justice treats any disruption to the heating and hot water supply to any prison as a priority and implements contingency measures to rectify incidents that occur as soon as practically possible.Safety and decency remained the primary focus...

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