Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 2026. It was answered by Catherine McKinnell (Labour) on Thursday, 10 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Prisons: Lancashire
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what is the expected date on which the first prisoners will be accommodated at the new 1,700-place prison in Lancashire.
- Answer
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The new prison next to the existing HMP Garth in Lancashire is due to receive its first prisoners by December 2031. This date is based on the programmes current assessment and remains subject to change.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 26215
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Construction Prisons Lancashire
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- 2026-09-10 15:58:03 +0100
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