Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what land or buildings owned by, leased by, or under the control of, the Ministry of Justice they are seeking to dispose of, and for what purposes.

The Department’s estate is comprised of a wide range of premises, including prisons, courts, probation premises, administrative offices and other land holdings. The Ministry of Justice keeps its estate under review to ensure that it meets the needs of the business.

In line with central guidance, surplus property is generally first offered to other departments for reuse, free schools, or transfer to the Homes and Communities Agency for much needed new homes or development. It is then offered to the open market. Leasehold properties are also exited via lease break options and lease expiry opportunities.