Prisons: Construction
Commons · Question 127238 · Tabled 14 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether local police forces will be given additional (a) officers, (b) funding, and (c) logistical support when (i) a new prison opens and (ii) a new prison expansion is completed in their area.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 23 Apr 2026
The Ministry of Justice works closely with other government departments and local services, including emergency services, throughout all phases of new prison builds and expansions.Decisions regarding the allocation of police resources is a matter for Chie...