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Prisons: Farms

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14 January 2025

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27 January 2025 · Answer

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27 January 2025

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To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they are giving to reintroducing prison farms with a view to the mental wellbeing of prisoners.

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  1. 14 January 2025

    Written question

    To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they are giving to reintroducing prison farms with a view to the mental wellbeing of prisoners.

    Source: Lords

  2. 27 January 2025

    Answer

    HM Prison and Probation Service continues to operate five working farms which provide employment, skills, and produce for the internal market. Over 70 prisons offer horticultural training opportunities, which assist prisoners with gaining sector-specific ...

    Source: Written answer

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