Member

I am sure that noble Lords will agree that it is much more difficult to rehabilitate prisoners if prisons are constantly running out of critical capacity. That is why the other reforms in the Bill, ensuring that there is space in prison for the most dangerous offenders, and our progression model are so important. For these reasons, although we wholeheartedly support the spirit of this amendment, we do not agree with mandating purposeful activity. I therefore urge that the amendment be withdrawn.