Written question asked by Helen Clark (Labour) on Monday, 13 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 March 2005. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Monday, 7 March 2005 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, by what mechanisms the future arrangements for the governance of the Probation Service will protect the employment rights and status of staff.

Answer: Mrs. Helen Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department by what mechanisms the future arrangements for the governance of the probation service will protect the employment rights and status of staff. [205314] Paul Goggins: Any changes in the future governance of the probation service will take full account of the need to comply with employment protection provisions, both contractual and legislative. Any proposals will also be the subject of full consultation with the recognised trade unions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 431 c1618W;431 c1612W; 205314
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Conditions of employment Employment Protection Management Staff Probation National Probation Service for England and Wales Reform
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk