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<p>Information for October 2015 and October 2010 could only be obtained at disproportionate
cost. I refer the Hon Member to PQ 165647 for repairs outstanding in 2010</p><p>As
of October 2019 the current priority maintenance backlog totals approximately £900m.
This is most up to date estimate we have of the costs associated with the maintenance
backlog, inclusive of resource costs. This has increased from around £750m in 2018.
The cost of the backlog increases each year owning largely to degradation of an aging
estate.</p><p>This government has invested an additional £156m in 2020/21 to improve
the conditions of existing prisons across the estate and underpin our commitment to
a system that is decent, safe and secure.</p>
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