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HMP Erlestoke: Prison Accommodation

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 19 June 2026UIN 8906

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress he has made on delivering 180 places at HMP Erlestoke through the Small Secure Houseblocks Programme.

Answered by Jake Richards

The Small Secure Houseblocks Programme is delivering 180 places at HMP Erlestoke. This project is now in main works construction.

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