Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 40132
Prisoners: Literacy
Tabled: 20 March 2025
Answered: 27 March 2025
Question
Paul Davies
Labour — Colne Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to improve literacy rates amongst prisoners.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinImproving literacy education, including reading, is a priority for His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). HMPPS has established a panel of experts to provide advice on effective approaches for teaching reading in prisons. This expert panel in...
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