questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many and what proportion of prison cells are currently not in use due to (a) disrepair and (b) poor estate conditions in each prison in England and Wales.
answerText: Prison capacity is taken out of use both temporarily and on a longer-term basis for a number of reasons, including deterioration in the standard and condition of the accommodation. Accommodation is also taken out of use for essential maintenance and refur...
heading: Prison Accommodation: Repairs and Maintenance