Question follow-through · 86354

Prisoners: Clothing

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure female prisoners receive (a) clothing and (b) personal protective equipment suitable for women.

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Ministry of Justice
Tabled
29 Oct 2025
Target answer date
4 Nov 2025
Answer
4 Nov 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 29 Oct 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure female prisoners receive (a) clothing and (b) personal protective equipment suitable for women.

  2. 4 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 4 Nov 2025

    Answer published

    Women’s clothing in a range of sizes is available across the women’s estate. This provision has been developed with input from women in custody. Relevant staff in each women’s prison have recently completed training on the ordering process, and a cycle of...

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