Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 105865
Prisons: Education
Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 22 January 2026
Question
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of reduced funding for the prison education service on prisoner outcomes.
Answer
Jake RichardsThe Ministry of Justice is committed to supporting prisoners’ rehabilitation through educational activities. The national funding for prison education has not been reduced; it increased by 3% this financial year. However, inflationary pressures across edu...
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