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How many beds in women’s prisons, if any, are currently unavailable for operational use, and for what specific reasons (including maintenance, staffing shortages, or refurbishment)?

Answered Question 4120 (2026)
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Tracey McLellan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many beds in women’s prisons, if any, are currently unavailable for operational use, and for what specific reasons (including maintenance, staffing shortages, or refurbishment)?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that currently two beds are unavailable for operational use in the women’s prison estate. The reason for this is to maintain safe and appropriate prisoner to staffing ratios.