Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 17084
Parents: Prisoners
Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, which local authority areas will participate in the pilot scheme to identify and support children with a parent in prison.
Answer
Josh MacAlisterThe government has a manifesto commitment to recognise and support children affected by parental imprisonment, as part of the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and enable all children to achieve and thrive. Pilots to progress this...
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