Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Hughes and David Burrowes

Tuesday 1st July 2014 Commons Chamber

[The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Simon Hughes)]

I do not have the figures with me and I will of course write to the hon. Lady with the answer. From my visits to women’s prisons, I know that that is an issue that is on the agenda of every single governor, is regularly discussed with the prisoners themselves and is regarded as an extremely high priority. I will supply the facts she needs and would be happy to meet her to discuss the matter.

[Mr David Burrowes (Enfield, Southgate) (Con)]

T8. I recall a time under the previous Government when few prisoners did meaningful work in prisons and the interests of victims were left at the prison gates. Can the Minister provide an update on how much money has been raised from the implementation of the Prisoners’ Earnings Act 1996 for the benefit of victims?