Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

James Gray Excerpts
Tuesday 20th February 2024

(2 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Edward Argar Portrait Edward Argar
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As the shadow Justice Secretary will know, my right hon. and learned Friend the Lord Chancellor has made clear that in line with other statistics, for example death in custody statistics, we will publish those figures on an annual basis.

James Gray Portrait James Gray (North Wiltshire) (Con)
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I am sure my right hon. Friend will agree with me that the rehabilitation of offenders can be greatly assisted by activity and work outdoors, in particular on farms and at horticultural establishments. Will the Minister reassure me that he is committed to increasing the quantity of work available outdoors and let me know what has happened to the prison estates in recent years?