Written questions

Prisons: Pastoral Care

Commons · Question 123171 · Tabled 24 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 1 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners have access to faith-based support services.

Answer

Answered by Jake Richards, 1 Apr 2026

All prisoners in England and Wales have access to faith-based and pastoral support services. His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is required to make chaplaincy and faith provision available to prisoners of all faiths and beliefs, as well as to thos...