Nick Timothy MP: written questions
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Written questions
Prisons: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to support the provision of the installation of additional (a) CCTV and (b) speed cameras in areas where (i) new prisons open and (ii) new prison expansions are completed.
Answer: New prisons are designed with robust security measures, including full CCTV coverage. Expansion teams work with existing prisons to ensure full CCTV coverage of new buildings and associated spaces.There are no plans for the Ministry of Justice to expand t...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions his Department has had with local police forces for areas where new prison spaces are being planned.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice works closely with emergency services throughout the planning, construction and mobilisation phases of all new prison builds and expansions.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Protective ClothingMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127235More
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, ...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: TheftMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were (a) convicted for theft of a motor vehicle excluding aggravated vehicle taking for each year in 2020-2024 and (b) did not receive an immediate custodial sentence, by year of conviction and nu
Answer: The information requested is provided in the attached excel tables. These tables include data covering the period 2020 – 2024 on:(a) The number of offenders who were convicted of the specified offence (all disposal types); and,(b) The number of offenders ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVehicles: TheftMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were (a) convicted for theft from a vehicle other than a motor vehicle for each year in 2020-2024 and (b) did not receive an immediate custodial sentence, by year of conviction and number of previ
Answer: The information requested is provided in the attached excel tables. These tables include data covering the period 2020 – 2024 on:(a) The number of offenders who were convicted of the specified offence (all disposal types); and,(b) The number of offenders ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: TheftMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were (a) convicted of theft from a motor vehicle for each year in 2020-2024 and (b) did not receive an immediate custodial sentence, by year of conviction and number of previous occasions the offe
Answer: The information requested is provided in the attached excel tables. These tables include data covering the period 2020 – 2024 on:(a) The number of offenders who were convicted of the specified offence (all disposal types); and,(b) The number of offenders ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBicycles: TheftMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were (a) convicted of theft of a pedal cycle for each year in 2020-2024 and (b) did not receive an immediate custodial sentence, by year of conviction and number of previous occasions the offender
Answer: The information requested is provided in the attached excel tables. These tables include data covering the period 2020 – 2024 on:(a) The number of offenders who were convicted of the specified offence (all disposal types); and,(b) The number of offenders ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: TheftMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were (a) convicted for aggravated taking of a vehicle for each year in 2020-2024 and (b) did not receive an immediate custodial sentence, by year of conviction and number of previous occasions the
Answer: The information requested is provided in the attached excel tables. These tables include data covering the period 2020 – 2024 on:(a) The number of offenders who were convicted of the specified offence (all disposal types); and,(b) The number of offenders ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTheft: ConvictionsMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were convicted for stealing from the person of another for each year from 2020 to 2024; and how many people did not receive an immediate custodial sentence by year of conviction and number of prev
Answer: The information requested is provided in the attached excel tables. These tables include data covering the period 2020 – 2024 on:a) The number of offenders who were convicted of the specified offence (all disposal types)b) The number of offenders who were...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordKnives: CrimeMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were convicted for possession of knives for each year from 2020 to 2024; and how many people did tot receive an immediate custodial sentence by year of conviction and number of previous occasions
Answer: The information requested is provided in the attached excel tables. These tables include data covering the period 2020 – 2024 on:a) The number of offenders who were convicted of the specified offence (all disposal types)b) The number of offenders who were...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFirearms: CrimeMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were convicted for possession of firearms for each year from 2020 to 2024; and how many people did not receive an immediate custodial sentence, by year of conviction and number of previous occasio
Answer: The information requested is provided in the attached excel tables. These tables include data covering the period 2020 – 2024 on:a) The number of offenders who were convicted of the specified offence (all disposal types)b) The number of offenders who were...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: CrimeMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were convicted for production, supply and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs for each year from 2020 to 2024, and how many people did not receive an immediate custodial sentence, by ye
Answer: The information requested is provided in the attached excel tables. These tables include data covering the period 2020 – 2024 on:a) The number of offenders who were convicted of the specified offence (all disposal types)b) The number of offenders who were...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCrimes against Property: ConvictionsMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were convicted for (a) criminal damage and (b) arson in each year from 2020 to 2024; and how many people did not receive an immediate custodial sentence by year of conviction and number of previou
Answer: The information requested is provided in the attached excel tables. These tables include data covering the period 2020 – 2024 on:a) The number of offenders who were convicted of the specified offence (all disposal types)b) The number of offenders who were...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS Trusts: Private Finance InitiativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much NHS trusts in England spent in total on interest payments relating to Private Finance Initiative contracts in each of the last five financial years.
Answer: The information requested is not held centrally. Trust accounts data is published online, along with a breakdown of the Unitary Charge payments, including interest payments, at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/financial-accounting-and-reporti...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS Trusts: Private Finance InitiativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many NHS trusts in England spent more on repayments under Private Finance Initiative contracts than on medicines in the most recent financial year for which figures are available.
Answer: The information requested is not held centrally. Annual payments, which include facilities management services, under Private Finance Initiative contracts are published annually by the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority, at the f...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDeputy Prime MinisterMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the costs arising from his role as Deputy Prime Minister are being met from the department’s budget.
Answer: As outlined on gov.uk, the Deputy Prime Minister acts on behalf of the department and also deputises for the Prime Minister. Engagements completed on the Prime Minister's behalf, including international visits, are generally paid for by the Cabinet Office...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Offensive WeaponsMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many weapons have been confiscated by prison officers since 5 July 2024, broken down by individual prison.
Answer: As data on the distinct number of weapons confiscated is not held centrally, the information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.Statistics on the number of incidents of weapon finds in prison, which could include multiple weapons pe...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Protective ClothingMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many stab vests have been issued to prison officers since 5 July 2024, broken down by individual prison.
Answer: Following a serious incident at HMP Frankland in April 2025, the Department acted quickly to review the use of protective body armour (PBA) across the estate. As a result, we have introduced a significant expansion in provision, with PBA now mandated for ...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: MeatMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of meat served in prisons has been (a) halal and (b) kosher in each year since 2020, broken down by individual prison.
Answer: As this data is not held centrally the information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.The Food in Prison Policy Framework requires that prisoners are provided with meals that meet an individual’s religious, cultural, and medical die...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Islamic Human Rights CommissionMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many religious chaplaincies have permitted the Islamic Human Rights Commission to send religious materials to prisons in England and Wales.
Answer: Decisions on whether any external materials may be provided are taken by individual establishments. They are subject to governor approval, national policy on faith and pastoral care, security requirements, and extremism safeguards. All proposed materials ...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: RamadanMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will list the organisations authorised to send religious and welfare packs to prisons in England and Wales for (a) Ramadan and (b) Eid.
Answer: Decisions on whether any external materials may be provided are taken by individual establishments. They are subject to governor approval, national policy on faith and pastoral care, security requirements, and extremism safeguards. All proposed materials ...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Ministers of ReligionMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many (a) chaplains, (b) rabbis, (c) imams, (d) other religious ministers have been attached to each prison in England and Wales in each year since 2010.
Answer: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) recognises that faith and belief can support rehabilitation and may act as a protective factor in reducing re-offending.The statutory duties of prison chaplains are set out in the Prison Act 1952 and refl...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceTreasuryTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123452More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when she plans to respond to the letter of 18 December 2025 from the hon. Member for West Suffolk.
Answer: The correspondence from the hon. Member for West Suffolk is receiving attention and a response will be issued as soon as it is practical to do so.
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSecure Accommodation: Young OffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate has his department made of the size of the (a) youth custody population, (b) youth secure estate for the next five years.
Answer: During the last 12 months, the population of the youth secure estate has varied in the range 440 to 510. Work on future projections is in hand, but owing to the small numbers involved and consequent volatility, there are difficulties in generating robust ...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLegal Aid Scheme: ImmigrationMinistry of JusticeTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many legal aid providers have represented appellants in the First-tier Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber in each year since 2020.
Answer: Information about the number of distinct provider offices completing at least one case in the First-Tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum) in each financial year since 2020 can be found in the table below:Financial Years Number of provider offices 2020-21...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
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