Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of Her Majesty's Prison Service staff nationally who work in buildings without access to running water or toilets.

The number of staff at HMP Erlestoke who handle contraband and evidence is estimated at 10, who do so within a security portacabin. This includes staff who search for items for logging, and security staff who receive illicit items found during routine searches. The health and wellbeing of staff is a top priority, and staff have access to other facilities including toilets and running water in order to carry out their duties safely.

This information is held locally, and therefore could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.