Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will publish a contract and schedule of requirements for the contract with procurement reference tender_422492/1326965.

The contract and schedule of requirements for reference tender_422492/1326965 was published on 20 March 2024 and can be found via the following link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08dc21c-90ec-4912-bc7b-766b17bf266b.

HMPPS does not tolerate violence under any circumstance, therefore it is vital we do everything in our power to eradicate dangerous behaviour behind bars. This information relates directly to an early-stage trial of equipment, which alongside wider investments into prison security measures such as body warn cameras and x-ray body scanners, will ensure we enhance prison safety and security for our hardworking staff and prisoners.