Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on the (a) recruitment, (b) retention, (c) safety and (d) morale of prison officers of raising the retirement age for that role to 68.

Tabled: 8 September 2021Answered: 14 September 2021

Asked by

Rachel Hopkins

LabourLuton South and South Bedfordshire

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)

This Government have announced a £500 million road maintenance funding uplift for next year, as well as £300 million for active travel schemes. That will improve road conditions and safety for all road users, including delivery riders.