Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 11 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 May 2003. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Thursday, 1 May 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many full-time equivalent teachers are employed in prisons in England and Wales. - Including figure.

Answer: Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many full-time equivalent teachers are employed in prisons in England and Wales. [109590] Hilary Benn: There are 691 full-time teachers employed by education contractors to work in prisons. Learning opportunities for prisoners are also provided by a range of other staff including part-time teachers employed by the contractor, Instructional Officers, Prison Officer Instructors and other prison staff.

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