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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Humfrey Malins (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 9 February 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Education and Training

Question
Education and training opportunities, especially for young offenders, are still very poor. At Reading young offenders institution, for example, there are only five hours a week of education and training, and at Rochester only three and a half hours. Why are those figures—they are Government figures—so bad?
Answer

In the YOI estate, we aim for 25 to 30 hours of education and purposeful activity. I realise that outcomes vary across the estate, and we strive to improve that because it is something that can make a difference to the lives of these young people.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
505 c739 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Education Prisons Training
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk