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Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 December 2006. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Monday, 18 December 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.


Prisons

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he plans to carry out research into the feasibility of community prisons.
Answer

[holding answer 5 December 2006]: There are no plans at present to carry out research into the feasibility of community prisons.The Government remain committed to the importance of reducing re-offending by introducing offender management, which bridges the divide between custody and the community.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107845; 454 c1678W;454 c1680W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Prisons
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk