Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 April 1999. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 April 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what was the outcome of the review of the Probation Service's recruitment needs; and if he will publish the results.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the outcome of the review of the Probation Service's recruitment needs; and if he will publish the results. [81954] Mr. George Howarth: The workforce planning survey of the probation service has not yet been completed. The data collected are currently being analysed, and it is hoped that a final report will be ready by August. The findings will be made available to probation service managers and probation committees.

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