Written question asked by Nick Timothy (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 April 2026. It was answered by Jake Richards (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Prison Officers: Protective Clothing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2026 to Question 123532, when his Department expects to equip up to 10,000 staff with protective body armour.
- Answer
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HM Prison & Probation Service is committed to equipping up to 10,000 staff with protective body armour by March 2027. Work is continuing to support delivery against this commitment, ensuring it is implemented in a controlled and proportionate manner, with appropriate governance and oversight in place.
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- 127235
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- 2024-26
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- Protective clothing Prison officers
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