Written question asked by Ruth Cadbury (Labour) on Thursday, 18 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Edward Argar (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 April 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

HMP Lewes: Health Services

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what investigation HM Prison and Probation Service has carried out into the causes of the hospitalisation of (a) prison staff and (b) prisoners at HMP Lewes on 28 March 2024.

Answer: On 28 March, following a Maundy Thursday service and meal in the prison chapel at HMP Lewes, two people who were present collapsed and were taken to hospital. After others who had attended the service also reported feeling unwell, the 32 prisoners and six staff who had attended were checked by paramedics. In total, six people required hospital treatment. The police are conducting an investigation into the incident. His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service is continuing to engage with them and to obtain regular updates on the investigation.

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