Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 114425
Prisons: Heating
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
Ben Goldsborough
Labour — South Norfolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if his Department will work with prison governors to implement appropriate contingency plans for inmate wellbeing in the event of heating failures.
Answer
Jake RichardsWe continue to work with prison Governors to ensure appropriate contingency measures are in place to mitigate the impact of heating and hot water systems at a prison becoming inoperative.Contingency plans are in place with the Ministry of Justice’s Facili...
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