Prison Accommodation: Fire Prevention
(asked on 3rd September 2026) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prison cells are unfit for habitation as a result of unfit fire security doors and suitable electrics.
This question was answered on 8th September 2026
As of 4 September 2026, there are no prison cells deemed unfit for habitation as a result of unfit fire security doors. In relation to electrical infrastructure, 80 places are currently out of use across the prison estate.
His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service is committed to delivering sustained improvements across the prison estate to maintain safe, secure, and decent environments that support rehabilitation.