Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent estimate she has made of the prison maintenance backlog.
We will shortly be publishing an ad-hoc report on the prison estate conditions survey, which will contain information on the maintenance implications.
HMPPS is investing up to £220 million on maintenance this financial year 2024/25. We will continue to invest in the HMPPS estate in 2025-26, up to £300 million on maintenance to keep prisons safe and secure.