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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

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

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127235
Session
2024-26
Related items
Prison Officers: Protective Clothing
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Protective clothing Prison officers
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk