Written question asked by Ian Lucas (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 2002. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 July 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: Statement on what the form will be of the independent review of the correctional services described in the White Paper, Justice For All.

Answer: Ian Lucas: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the form will be of the independent review of the correctional services described in the White Paper, "Justice For All". [73633] Mr. Hilary Benn: I shall shortly be announcing membership of the new Correctional Services Board which will include a number of independent non-executive members. These members will have a specific remit to oversee work on reviewing effectiveness and value for money in the delivery of correctional services so as to reduce re-offending, and on how we improve our ability to manage the prison population.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 389 c1448-9W;389 c1446-7W; 73633
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Public appointments Prisoners Rehabilitation Reform Correctional Services Board
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk