Written question asked by Lord Rowlands (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 January 1997. It was answered by Tom Sackville (Conservative) on Monday, 20 January 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What has been the percentage change in expenditure upon the Probation Service in England and Wales since 1992; and what are the equivalent figures for the police and prison services. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Rowlands: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the percentage change in expenditure upon the probation service in England and Wales since 1992; and what are the equivalent figures for the police and prison services. [11018] Mr. Sackville: Central Government support for the probation service in England and Wales, current and capital, between 1992-93 and 1995-96 increased by 9.6 per cent. The equivalent figures for the police and the Prison Service are 19.1 per cent. and 3.5 per cent. respectively.

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