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HMP Camp Hill

Asked by Richard QuigleyLabourMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 25 March 2026UIN 121557

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress his Department has made on plans for the redevelopment of the former Camp Hill prison site on the Isle of Wight, including its sports facilities.

Answered by Jake Richards

The Ministry of Justice is currently evaluating all potential options for the site and is maintaining engagement with the local authority to explore appropriate future uses for both the site and the sports pitch once it is designated as surplus to operational requirements.

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