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Matter context: HMP Wormwood Scrubs — 119 mentions in Parliament since Mar 2026

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Written Question Commons
21 Apr 2026
Prisons: Visits
Kerry McCarthy Labour → Ministry of Justice

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with representatives from prisons on making prison visits more suitable for children and families.

Government answer
Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice Ministers have frequent discussions with prison staff on all aspects of the prison experience. His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) encourages prisons to make the experience of those visiting prisoners the ‘best it can be... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
21 Apr 2026
Prisons: Visits
Kerry McCarthy Labour → Ministry of Justice

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with representatives from prisons on allowing prisoners to have virtual visits with their children through longer and high-quality video calls.

Government answer
Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice Ministers have frequent discussions with prison staff on all aspects of the prison experience. His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) encourages prisons to make the experience of those visiting prisoners the ‘best it can be... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
20 Apr 2026
Importance of Strengthening Prisoners' Family Ties to Prevent Reoffending and Reduce Intergenerational Crime Review
Kerry McCarthy Labour → Ministry of Justice

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, (a) what steps his Department has taken to implement the recommendations of Lord Farmer's 2017 review and (b) whether further steps are planned.

Government answer
Ministry of Justice Lord Farmer’s 2017 review highlighted the importance of family and supportive relationships in rehabilitation and reducing re-offending. Since then, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) has taken extensive action to put those recommendations... Read full answer →
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