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Prisons: Staff

Commons · Question 90080 · Tabled 11 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 19 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Charlie Maynard

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to improve the welfare of staff working in the prisons system.

Answer

Answered by Jake Richards, 19 Nov 2025

By the nature of their roles, staff working in the prison system can come into contact with some of the most challenging and dangerous people in society and it is essential that they are supported to carry out their important roles. Given these challenges...