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Prisons: Repairs and Maintenance

Asked by Grahame MorrisLabourMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 27 November 2024UIN 15643

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent estimate she has made of the prison maintenance backlog.

Answered by Sir Nicholas Dakin

We will shortly be publishing an ad-hoc report on the prison estate conditions survey, which will contain information on the maintenance implications.

HMPPS is investing up to £220 million on maintenance this financial year 2024/25. We will continue to invest in the HMPPS estate in 2025-26, up to £300 million on maintenance to keep prisons safe and secure.

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