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Written question asked by Baroness Buscombe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. It was answered by Lord Lemos (Labour) on Monday, 3 August 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisons: Electronic Cigarettes

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether there are trials in any prisons in the north of England regarding preventing prisoners from accessing vapes; and, if so, when they expect the evaluation of those trials to be published.

Answer

The Prison Service is considering the practical implications of vape removal. There are currently no active trials to prevent prisoners accessing vapes in prisons in the north of England.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2497
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Prisons North of England Electronic cigarettes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk