Prison Estate: Safety

Part of Justice – in the House of Commons at on 3 February 2026.

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Photo of David Lammy David Lammy Deputy Prime Minister, The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice

This is a very serious issue, which is why I announced the partnership with our Ukrainian colleagues. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman missed it, but I also announced £6 million of funding for that research innovation as part of the package. I know that, because of his own background, he will recognise the substantial expertise that lies in Ukraine; he will recognise, too, that much of what we do to counter the drones that are flying across our prisons is classified, but I can assure him that this is a priority for the Government.