Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Martin Vickers and Bridget Phillipson

Tuesday 16th December 2014 Commons Chamber

[Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con)]

6. What steps he is taking to reduce the number of crimes committed by ex-prisoners.

[Bridget Phillipson (Houghton and Sunderland South) (Lab)]

10. What steps he is taking to reduce reoffending.

[The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Chris Grayling)]

Despite investment, reoffending rates remain stubbornly high. We are fundamentally reforming rehabilitation services by opening up the market to new providers and incentivising them to focus relentlessly on reducing reoffending. For the first time in recent history virtually every offender released from custody will receive statutory supervision and rehabilitation and mentoring in the community. We remain on track to deliver these key reforms early in the new year.