Prisoners: Education and Training
Commons · Question 15951 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of education and vocational training for prisoners.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 14 Jul 2026
The Government recognises that high-quality education and vocational training are central to rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. Prisoners have access to a broad curriculum, including English, maths, digital skills, further and higher education, voca...