Prisons: Construction
Commons · Question 901383 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 15 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Greg Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that local residents are adequately considered in the construction of the new prison adjacent to HMP Grendon.
Answer
Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 15 Sep 2026
We are committed to working with the local community at all new prison sites. We have invested significantly in building positive community relationships; this will continue throughout the prison's construction. Officials will continue to regularly meet w...