Written questions

Prisons: WiFi

Commons · Question 86353 · Tabled 29 Oct 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 4 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Sarah Dyke

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of installing wi-fi in female prisons to facilitate access to (a) education, (b) training and (c) prepare for integration into society.

Answer

Answered by Jake Richards, 4 Nov 2025

The Government recognises the distinct needs of women in custody and the critical role education plays in rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. The national education budget has not been reduced.However, many prisons in the female estate (as well as th...