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Written question asked by Bishop of Derby (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Timpson (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisons: Exercise and Sports

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sport and Physical Activity in the Criminal Justice System’s report Physical Activity and Sport across the Children and Young People Secure Estate, and Adult Custodial Estate in England and Wales, published in December 2025.

Answer

We appreciate the considerable work that has gone into the inquiry.

His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) has been engaged with the work of the All-Party Parliamentary Group over many years, including in relation to this latest review. HMPPS will give careful consideration, in collaboration with other partners, to those recommendations in the report that are addressed to it.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14668
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Prisons Exercise Sports
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk