Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 109438

Prisons: Drugs

Tabled: 28 January 2026

Answered: 3 February 2026

Question

Mr Paul Kohler

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of trends in the prevalence of (a) drug use and (b) synthetic drug use among the prison population in England and Wales.

Answer

Jake Richards

We recognise that illicit drug use in prisons is too high, and are committed to tackling this to improve safety, support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending. We are investing over £40 million in physical security measures this financial year and have fu...

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