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Written question asked by Chris Huhne (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 July 2008. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Parole

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many prisoners are awaiting a decision letter following a Parole Board (a) oral hearing and (b) paper hearing.
Answer

The Parole Board has a target of issuing oral hearing decisions within five working days and paper hearing decisions within two working days. Information from the Board is that on 9 July 2008, 13 oral hearing cases and 18 paper hearing cases were awaiting the issue of a decision letter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
217632; 479 c372W;479 c370W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Parole
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk