Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mike Freer and Bob Blackman

Tuesday 20th February 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mike Freer]

We are investing an initial £10 million to make sure that legal aid is available for exactly those problems.

[Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)]

Under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, there is a solemn duty on prison governors to prepare ex-offenders for life outside prison. Seven years on from the introduction of that duty, they are still not doing what they are required to do. We want reoffending ended, and if people are prepared properly for when they leave prison, we increase the chances of preventing reoffending. What action is my right hon. and learned Friend taking on this?