Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 120547

Prisons: Education

Tabled: 12 March 2026

Answered: 19 March 2026

Question

Jess Brown-Fuller

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions in the provision of prison education on future reoffending rates.

Answer

Jake Richards

The Ministry of Justice remains firmly committed to reducing reoffending by ensuring that prisoners can access high‑quality education, skills training and work opportunities. Rising delivery costs have impacted the level of provision that can be commissio...

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