HMP Dartmoor
Commons · Question 27293 · Tabled 4 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 14 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he intends to re-open HMP Dartmoor.
Answer
Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 14 Sep 2026
HMP Dartmoor has been temporarily closed since August 2024, following the detection of radon gas. HMPPS continues to assess the safety and feasibility of re-opening the site, and has engaged specialist suppliers, including radon mitigation experts, the UK...