Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Answer of 16 October 2023 to Question 200374 on Young Offender Institutions: Buildings, what his Department's timetable is for completing the survey of confirmed or suspected reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete in the youth secure estate.

We take the safety of our staff, visitors, and those in our custody extremely seriously. We are carrying out an urgent and comprehensive programme of works conducting surveys across our extensive estate, including our youth secure estate. The programme, which is well underway, is continuing with due process.