Catherine Atkinson

Catherine Atkinson

Labour — Derby North

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 June 2025

Debate

Prisons: Rehabilitation

Contribution

Lack of work is a key driver of reoffending. Derby medical manufacturing company Pennine Healthcare has some offenders who work for the company on day release, but it is exploring a project to manufacture in prisons, providing skills and potential work on release. Does the Minister agree that, rather than the continuing revolving door of reoffending, we need to ensure that there is both punishment and meaningful rehabilitation? May I invite the Minister to visit and learn more about the project?

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