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Written question asked by Nick Timothy (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Jake Richards (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


HMP Winchester

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the HMPPS Action Plan for HMP Winchester dated 19 June 2026, which underrepresented groups will be given focus under Point 11 regarding personal development opportunities.

Answer

The HMPPS Action Plan was published on 19 June 2026 in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons findings from its unannounced inspection of HMP Winchester between 9 and 19 February 2026. HMIP found that personal development opportunities did not reach enough prisoners to make a sustained difference to their wider skills and rehabilitation.

Action Point 11 focuses on prisoner groups currently underrepresented in access to personal development opportunities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12579
Session
2026-27
Related items
HMP Winchester
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Equality Inspections HM Prison and Probation Service HMP Winchester
Link
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