Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 February 2001. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 February 2001 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, if the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service will issue guarantees in relation to detriment and continuity of service for transferring employees; if it will be possible for members of staff to transfer back to the Probation Service at a future date; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service will issue guarantees in relation to detriment and continuity of service for transferring employees; if it will be possible for members of staff to transfer back to the Probation Service at a future date; and if she will make a statement. [149557] Jane Kennedy: Employees transferring to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) will keep their continuity of service. Staff will, of course, be free to apply for posts in the Probation Service in the future. I expect CAFCASS to act as a good employer in relation to conditions of service in the future.

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