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Prisons: Electric Vehicles

Asked by Joe RobertsonConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 25 June 2026UIN 12030

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what metrics his Department uses to assess whether the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the prison estate is proceeding at an appropriate rate.

Answered by Jake Richards

The Ministry of Justice is working on a demand-led mapping exercise to inform the provision of electric vehicle charging points for our diverse vehicle fleet. This approach supports the specific fleet requirements, as we transition towards a zero-emission fleet, rather than using a metric.

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