Prisons: Education
Commons · Question 105864 · Tabled 14 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of the Prison Education Service on the future prospects of prisoners.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 22 Jan 2026
The 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...