Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 48898
Prisons: Drugs
Tabled: 29 April 2025
Answered: 7 May 2025
Question
Esther McVey
Conservative — Tatton
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what systems of oversight are in place to enable her Department to monitor drug use in prisons.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinDrugs pose a significant challenge in prisons, with nearly half of prisoners having an identified drug need. It is therefore crucial we have a multi-pronged approach to tackling drugs, combining security focused activity with treatment and recovery initia...
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