Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 105867
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 steps is he taking to develop a comprehensive education programme for prisoners.
Answer
Jake RichardsThe Ministry of Justice and HMPPS are committed to improving the future prospects of prisoners through comprehensive education and skills provision. Last year, a new Prisoner Education Service was launched which is designed to improve the literacy, numera...
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