Committee publication · Correspondence · 5 June 2026

Letter to the Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Offending on The Government's Response to the Committee's Report on The Future of HMP Parc

Inquiry: Prisons, Probation and Rehabilitation in Wales

Summary

The Welsh Affairs Committee chair thanks the Minister for Prisons for his response to the committee's report on HMP Parc's future. While disappointed the government rejected the committee's recommendation against expansion, the chair requests ongoing updates on the prison expansion project, covering build and mobilisation phases, staffing, safety, security, healthcare, education, and operational readiness.

Key findings

Government has rejected the committee's recommendation regarding HMP Parc expansion
HMPPS is proceeding with capacity expansion plans at the prison
Committee seeks regular project updates covering multiple phases of development
Committee wants assurance on staffing levels, safety, security, healthcare, education, and operational readiness
Committee plans to issue a forthcoming report on Prisons, Probation and Rehabilitation in Wales

Tone

Procedural

Topics

prisonscriminal-justicepublic-safetywales

Key actors

Ruth Jones MP, Lord Timpson OBE DL, Welsh Affairs Committee, Ministry of Justice, HMPPS

Notable line

“While it is disappointing that our recommendation regarding the expansion of HMP Parc has not been accepted, I appreciate your engagement with our report and its recommendation.”

Key Quotes

“While it is disappointing that our recommendation regarding the expansion of HMP Parc has not been accepted, I appreciate your engagement with our report and its recommendation.”
— Ruth Jones MP · Response to government's rejection of expansion recommendation

“I would be grateful if you would keep my committee updated of the project's progress as it develops. These updates should cover the different phases of the project, including the build and mobilisation phases …”
— Ruth Jones MP · Requesting ongoing updates on HMP Parc expansion

“I believe this will be a valuable way of assuring my committee that the expansion is being managed in a way that prioritises staff and prisoner safety.”
— Ruth Jones MP · Justifying rationale for quarterly updates

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