Question follow-through · 104033
Prisoners' Release: Homelessness
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to improve pre-release planning to ensure that prison leavers do not become homeless or sleep rough following release.
About this written question
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- Answering body
- Ministry of Justice
- Tabled
- 7 Jan 2026
- Target answer date
- 12 Jan 2026
- Answer
- 14 Jan 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling
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- Prosecutions: Costs · 29 Jun 2026
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Votes on this topic
- Opposition Day: Early release of prisoners · 7 Jul 2026
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Recorded timeline
7 Jan 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to improve pre-release planning to ensure that prison leavers do not become homeless or sleep rough following release.
12 Jan 2026
Target answer date
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14 Jan 2026
Answer published
We are committed to ensuring that robust pre-release plans are created for those leaving custody, so that accommodation needs are identified early and the right support is put in place. Dedicated Pre-Release Teams in prisons work closely with individuals ...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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Prosecutions: Costs
29 Jun 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he plans to launch a consultation on proposed regulations relating to costs orders under Section 17 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985.