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Written question asked by Edward Argar (Conservative) on Friday, 26 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 July 2024. It was answered by Nicholas Dakin (Labour) on Friday, 2 August 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisons: Razors

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the written ministerial statement of 21 May 2024 entitled Prisons safety update: wet-shave razors, HCWS493, whether she plans to implement the phased removal of wet-shave razors from an initial 30 prisons in the adult male closed estate.

Answer

I can confirm that we are continuing the plans for a phased removal of wet-shave razors and that this will be implemented in up to 30 prisons in the adult male estate in 2024/25.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1920
Session
2024-26
Related items
Prisons safety update: wet-shave razors
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Prisons Razors
Link
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