HC Deb 04 February 1994 vol 236 c1009W
Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department with whom in his Department responsibility for prison education in England and Wales lies; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

The Director General of the Prison Service is directly accountable to the Home Secretary for the Prison Service's performance and operations including arrangements for the provision of education to prisoners. He is also the Home Secretary's principal policy adviser on matters relating to the Prison Service.