To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many prisoners achieved (a) GCSEs, (b) A/S or A levels and (c) other qualifications in each of the last 15 years. (138185)

The information requested is not collected centrally.

The introduction of the Offender Learning and Skills Service (OLASS) through the Learning and Skills Council from 31 July 2006, means that data on offender achievement will increasingly become available for adults, young offenders and juveniles in custody, in England.