Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 17085

Parents: Prisoners

Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

ConservativeFylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether participating local authorities will receive additional funding to deliver support arising from the pilot scheme for children with a parent in prison.

Answer

Josh MacAlister
The 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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