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Prisons: Education

Commons · Question 105867 · 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 steps is he taking to develop a comprehensive education programme for 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...