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. The Government is taking unprecedented action to improve safety in custody. We have invested significantly in increased staff numbers, recruiting an additional 4,366 (full time equivalent) prison officers between October 2016 and June 2019, surpassing our original target of 2,500. We will continue to recruit officers to ensure prisons are safe and decent.<\/p>
<\/p>
The table below provides the numbers of all fires in prisons between 2016 \u2013 2018. Data prior to 2016 was not collected centrally and, as such, no reliable data before that time exists. However, the figures below show a significant fall in the number of fires in 2018, which coincides with the implementation of smoke free prisons and our actions to improve safety in custody.<\/p>
Year<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Number of fires<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Reduction as a percentage of previous year\u2019s total<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2014<\/p><\/td> Data not available<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2015<\/p><\/td> Data not available<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2016<\/p><\/td> 2,314<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2017<\/p><\/td> 2,287<\/p><\/td> 1.2%<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2018<\/p><\/td> 1,517<\/p><\/td> 50.1%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many national prison arson reduction workshops have been held in each of the last 12 quarters; and if he will make a statement.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1147761/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The table below provides the numbers of enforcement notices have been issued in relation to prison fire safety arrangements in each of the last 12 quarters.<\/p> We take any such enforcement notices seriously and produce an action plan to ensure that compliance is quickly achieved whenever they are issued.<\/p> We are taking urgent action to improve safety and decency in our prisons, including spending up to £2.5 billion to create a modern and efficient estate fit for the future.<\/p> Year<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Quarter 1 <\/strong> (Jan- Mar)<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Quarter 2 <\/strong> (Apr-Jun)<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Quarter 3 <\/strong> (Jul-Sep)<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Quarter 4 <\/strong> (Oct-Dec)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2016<\/p><\/td> -<\/p><\/td> -<\/p><\/td> -<\/p><\/td> 3<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2017<\/p><\/td> 5<\/p><\/td> 1<\/p><\/td> 4<\/p><\/td> 4<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2018<\/p><\/td> 3<\/p><\/td> 0<\/p><\/td> 2<\/p><\/td> 0<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2019<\/p><\/td> 1<\/p><\/td> 4<\/p><\/td> 3<\/p><\/td> -<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many enforcement notices have been issued in relation to prison fire safety arrangements in each of the last 12 quarters; and if he will make a statement.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1147763/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " We recognise the importance of ensuring good quality of fire safety equipment, and since June 2016 Level 2 audits have been carried out at all 111 HMPPS prison establishments for the two fire Statutory and Mandatory Compliance Standards. Previously Service Providers had been responsible for assuring compliance, however accurate information for this period is not held.<\/p> <\/p> The table below provides the numbers of prisons which currently have amber/red and red ratings for maintenance of fire safety equipment. Actions plans have been put in place to improve the condition of equipment at all these prisons.<\/p> <\/p><\/td> Amber/red Sites<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Red Sites<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Fire alarm rating<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 11<\/p><\/td> 9<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Fire protection equipment rating<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 13<\/p><\/td> 10<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many audits of prisons for maintenance of fire safety equipment have returned a finding of (a) amber-red and (b) red in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of maintenance of fire safety equipment and systems in prisons.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1147767/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " 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. The Government is taking unprecedented action to improve safety in custody. We have invested significantly in increased staff numbers, recruiting an additional 4,366 (full time equivalent) prison officers between October 2016 and June 2019, surpassing our original target of 2,500. We will continue to recruit officers to ensure prisons are safe and decent.<\/p> <\/p> The table below provides the numbers of all fires in prisons between 2016 \u2013 2018. Data prior to 2016 was not collected centrally and, as such, no reliable data before that time exists. However, the figures below show a significant fall in the number of fires in 2018, which coincides with the implementation of smoke free prisons and our actions to improve safety in custody.<\/p> Year<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Number of fires<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Reduction as a percentage of previous year\u2019s total<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2014<\/p><\/td> Data not available<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2015<\/p><\/td> Data not available<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2016<\/p><\/td> 2,314<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2017<\/p><\/td> 2,287<\/p><\/td> 1.2%<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2018<\/p><\/td> 1,517<\/p><\/td> 50.1%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many fire events occurred in each prison in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1147768/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " 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> Year<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Cost<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2016<\/p><\/td> £89,853<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2017<\/p><\/td> £593,646<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2018<\/p><\/td> £450,936<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2019<\/p><\/td> £489,639<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/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> 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> 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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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of fire events in prisons in each of the last five years.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1147769/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The information requested is shown in the table below. Information for 2015 is not available due to system changes and identifying criteria.<\/p> <\/p><\/td> Prisoner Injuries<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Prisoner Fatalities<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Prisoner Hospitalisation<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Staff Injuries<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Staff Fatalities<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Staff Hospitalisation<\/strong><\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2016<\/p><\/td> 22<\/p><\/td> 0<\/p><\/td> 5<\/p><\/td> 21<\/p><\/td> 0<\/p><\/td> 4<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2017<\/p><\/td> 64<\/p><\/td> 0<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 52<\/p><\/td> 0<\/p><\/td> 33<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2018<\/p><\/td> 51<\/p><\/td> 2<\/p><\/td> 27<\/p><\/td> 24<\/p><\/td> 0<\/p><\/td> 3<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2019<\/p><\/td> 29<\/p><\/td> 1<\/p><\/td> 27<\/p><\/td> 18<\/p><\/td> 0<\/p><\/td> 3<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/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 and appropriate manner. The Government is taking unprecedented action to improve safety in custody. This includes recruiting an additional 4,366 prison officers between October 2016 and June 2019 and we are investing £100 million, on top of the £70 million we have already invested, to make our prisons safer.<\/p> Independent investigations of fatalities are undertaken by the Prison and Probation Ombudsman. HM Prison and Probation Service is absolutely committed to controlling any form of ignition sources and combustible materials in prisons.<\/p>"}
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