Written questions

Prisons: Drugs and Violence

Commons · Question 2821 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 29 May 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to tackle (a) violence and (b) drug use in prisons.

Answer

Answered by Jake Richards, 29 May 2026

The Government is committed to improving prison safety and we are working hard to make prisons as safe as possible for those who live and work in them. Reducing violence is a key priority and we are continuing our efforts on a range of measures, including...