Written questions

Prisons: Electric Vehicles

Commons · Question 12030 · Tabled 22 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 25 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Joe Robertson

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.

Answer

Answered by Jake Richards, 25 Jun 2026

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...