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What is the current increased operating cost associated with managing high security prisoners in low security accommodation? and 1 other question

Answered 3944, 3945 (2026)
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Tracey McLellan

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 3944

    What is the current increased operating cost associated with managing high security prisoners in low security accommodation?

  • 3945

    How many high security prisoners are being managed in low security accommodation as at 31 January 2026, broken down by prison?

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Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

I am advised that Corrections does not specifically collate financial information around the increased operating cost associated with managing high security prisoners in low security accommodation. However, I am further advised that Corrections does not manage any high security prisoners in a low security unit. This is also my response to WPQ 3945 (2026).