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Matter context: HMP Wormwood Scrubs — 119 mentions in Parliament since Mar 2026

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Written Question Commons
21 Apr 2026
Police: Suffolk
Nick Timothy Conservative → Ministry of Justice

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on whether Suffolk Police are to be given additional (a) officers, (b) funding and (c) logistical support when the expansion of HMP Highpoint is completed.

Government answer
Ministry of Justice It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation. Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
24 Mar 2026
Prisons: Ramadan
Nick Timothy Conservative → Ministry of Justice

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will list the organisations authorised to send religious and welfare packs to prisons in England and Wales for (a) Ramadan and (b) Eid.

Government answer
Ministry of Justice Decisions on whether any external materials may be provided are taken by individual establishments. They are subject to governor approval, national policy on faith and pastoral care, security requirements, and extremism safeguards. All proposed materials ... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
24 Mar 2026
Prisons: Ministers of Religion
Nick Timothy Conservative → Ministry of Justice

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many (a) chaplains, (b) rabbis, (c) imams, (d) other religious ministers have been attached to each prison in England and Wales in each year since 2010.

Government answer
Ministry of Justice His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) recognises that faith and belief can support rehabilitation and may act as a protective factor in reducing re-offending.The statutory duties of prison chaplains are set out in the Prison Act 1952 and refl... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
24 Mar 2026
Prisons: Offensive Weapons
Nick Timothy Conservative → Ministry of Justice

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many weapons have been confiscated by prison officers since 5 July 2024, broken down by individual prison.

Government answer
Ministry of Justice As data on the distinct number of weapons confiscated is not held centrally, the information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.Statistics on the number of incidents of weapon finds in prison, which could include multiple weapons pe... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
24 Mar 2026
Prison Officers: Protective Clothing
Nick Timothy Conservative → Ministry of Justice

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many stab vests have been issued to prison officers since 5 July 2024, broken down by individual prison.

Government answer
Ministry of Justice Following a serious incident at HMP Frankland in April 2025, the Department acted quickly to review the use of protective body armour (PBA) across the estate. As a result, we have introduced a significant expansion in provision, with PBA now mandated for ... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
24 Mar 2026
Prisons: Islamic Human Rights Commission
Nick Timothy Conservative → Ministry of Justice

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many religious chaplaincies have permitted the Islamic Human Rights Commission to send religious materials to prisons in England and Wales.

Government answer
Ministry of Justice Decisions on whether any external materials may be provided are taken by individual establishments. They are subject to governor approval, national policy on faith and pastoral care, security requirements, and extremism safeguards. All proposed materials ... Read full answer →