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Written Question
Prisoners: GCSE
Wednesday 19th April 2017

Asked by: Susan Elan Jones (Labour - Clwyd South)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of prisoners completed GCSE English courses in the last (a) year, (b) two years and (c) five years.

Answered by Sam Gyimah

Data is collected in respect of participation and achievement in Level 2 English courses (equivalent to GCSE standard). These can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/576930/feandskills-OLASS-participation-and-achievement.xlsx

These data refer to English courses funded by the Offender Learning and Skills Service (OLASS) in English prisons. Historically, data specific to the completion of GCSE English courses is not collected. In Wales responsibility for learning and skills in prisons is devolved to the Welsh Government and this specific data breakdown is not routinely held centrally, but is held locally at specific sites.

Written Question
Offenders: Voluntary Work
Monday 27th February 2017

Asked by: Susan Elan Jones (Labour - Clwyd South)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Government plans to introduce a volunteering programme for ex-offenders.

Answered by Sam Gyimah

Information and guidance to maximise the use of volunteers, including ex-offenders and serving prisoners, has been commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and was published in July 2016 by Clinks, the umbrella group for voluntary organisations working with offenders and their families. The Department is committed to continuing and increasing the use of volunteers, and encouraging appropriate volunteering opportunities for ex-offenders within rehabilitation services and elsewhere.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Jan 2017
Domestic Violence Victims: Cross-Examination

"Everyone who has spoken today, including the Minister, has said the situation is urgent. In view of that and the fact that he said primary legislation will be needed, is there any reason why he cannot commit to the Government presenting that within three or four months?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 30 Nov 2016
Road Safety: Sentencing Review

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered road safety and the Government’s proposed sentencing review.

It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bailey. In January 2014, I stood before the House of Commons and called on the Government to review the sentencing guidelines for …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 30 Nov 2016
Road Safety: Sentencing Review

"I agree with my hon. Friend 100%. Right across the country there are people concerned about this issue...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 30 Nov 2016
Road Safety: Sentencing Review

"It is again a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bailey.

In January 2014, I raised the issue of the need for a sentencing review for maximum penalties for driving offences that lead to death or serious injury. Many Members of Parliament stood with me and explained why the …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 30 Nov 2016
Road Safety: Sentencing Review

"I agree totally. That shows that this is a cross-party issue that affects communities across the country.

That driver served only 10 months in jail. Clearly, that cannot be right. Almost two years ago, I asked the Government to reconsider the arrangements for sentencing. Currently, those who cause death by …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 30 Nov 2016
Road Safety: Sentencing Review

"I agree wholeheartedly with my hon. Friend. Again, that highlights the point about diversity —she represents an urban constituency, mine is predominantly rural. These issues occur absolutely everywhere.

The average sentence served by a driver who kills or seriously injures another human being while driving is, believe it or not, …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 30 Nov 2016
Road Safety: Sentencing Review

"indicated assent...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 30 Nov 2016
Road Safety: Sentencing Review

"I am rather perplexed. The Minister is not providing total support for the existing guidelines. We are all very much under the impression that the Government want the sentencing guidelines to be reviewed. Can we have absolute clarity that they will be reviewed, and may we have a timescale for …..."
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