Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

“What steps he is taking to improve rehabilitative programmes in prisons.”

Tabled: 4 November 2026Answered: 10 November 2026

Asked by

Helen Maguire

Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Norris)

Education, skills and work are central to rehabilitation. We are modernising prison education and creating a joined-up system that supports prisoners in progressing from basic literacy to skills training and work experience. We are also tackling the root causes of offending through offender behaviour programmes and substance misuse treatment.