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<p>The cost of fires in public sector prisons from 2016 - 2019 is shown below. Information
for previous years is unavailable due to a change in reporting system.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Cost</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>£89,853</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>£593,646</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>£450,936</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>£489,639</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
</p><p>These figures comprise the total cost of Respiratory Protective Equipment used
in such scenarios, refurbishments, as well as any other miscellaneous costs relating
to fire fines.</p><p> </p><p>The costs have been collated from the central HM Prison
and Probation Service (HMPPS) fire and investigation reporting tool and are only available
for the public sector prison estate. Costings for privately managed prison (PMP) are
not collected by HMPPS..</p><p> </p><p>We will never compromise on the safety of those
in our care, and staff are trained to respond to emergency situations in a timely,
appropriate manner. This Government is taking unprecedented action to improve safety
in custody. This includes recruiting an additional 4,366 (full time equivalent) prison
officers between October 2016 and June 2019, surpassing our original target of 2,500.
We are also investing an extra £70 million to improve safety, security and decency.</p>
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