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Written question asked by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Catherine McKinnell (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisons: Education

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if the current evaluation of the Prison Education Service will include a review of pay structures for prison education staff.

Answer

The Ministry of Justice evaluation of the Prisoner Education Service is focused on building the evidence base to improve outcomes for prisoners and inform future policy decisions. The terms and conditions of prison education staff are set by contracted providers, rather than the Ministry of Justice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19890
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Education Pay Prisons
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk