Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

What steps he is taking to improve programmes that reduce reoffending.

Tabled: 9 September 2026Answered: 15 September 2026

Asked by

Richard Foord

Liberal DemocratHoniton and Sidmouth

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending (Catherine McKinnell)

This Government are determined to give offenders the tools to move away from crime. To do that, we need to address issues such as housing, employment, and substance misuse, and to help offenders develop personal skills and behaviours. We are continuing to work on strengthening practice in that area.