PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(20 February 2026)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the safety of inmates at HMP Holme House when the heating is not functioning.
Asked by:
Ben Goldsborough (Labour)
Asked by:
Ben Goldsborough (Labour)
Answer
The Ministry of Justice treats any disruption to the heating and hot water supply to any prison as a priority and implements contingency measures to rectify incidents that occur as soon as practically possible.
Safety and decency remained the primary focus throughout the recent disruption of the heating system at HMP Holme House, with staff instructed to monitor residential conditions closely and escalate any concerns immediately.
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