Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 15951

Prisoners: Education and Training

Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of education and vocational training for prisoners.

Answer

Jake Richards
The Government recognises that high-quality education and vocational training are central to rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. Prisoners have access to a broad curriculum, including English, maths, digital skills, further and higher education, voca...

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