Prisons: Ministers of Religion

Ministry of Justice written question – answered at on 30 October 2024.

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Photo of Lord Singh of Wimbledon Lord Singh of Wimbledon Crossbench

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of a reduction in prison chaplaincy service provision on the ability of faith advisers to provide an equitable service to prisoners and their families.

Photo of Lord Timpson Lord Timpson The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice

There has been no reduction in prison chaplaincy provision or in the role of faith advisers, who continue to play a vital part in advising chaplains and staff on specific matters of faith or belief and the endorsement of nominated chaplains in HMPPS.

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