Written questions

Prisoners: Clothing

Commons · Question 86354 · Tabled 29 Oct 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 4 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Sarah Dyke

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure female prisoners receive (a) clothing and (b) personal protective equipment suitable for women.

Answer

Answered by Jake Richards, 4 Nov 2025

Women’s clothing in a range of sizes is available across the women’s estate. This provision has been developed with input from women in custody. Relevant staff in each women’s prison have recently completed training on the ordering process, and a cycle of...