Prisons: Education
Commons · Question 120547 · Tabled 12 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by 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
Answered by Jake Richards, 19 Mar 2026
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...