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Written question asked by Mark Oaten (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 30 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 November 2003. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which probation areas in England and Wales expect a budget deficit for the current financial year; and what staffing consequences he expects as a result.
Answer

Mr. Oaten: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department which probation areas in England and Wales expect a budget deficit for the current financial year; and what staffing consequences he expects as a result. [136000] Paul Goggins: The following probation areas in England and Wales are currently forecasting a budget deficit in excess of one per cent. of the budget allocation: Cumbria, Gloucestershire, Lancashire, Northamptonshire, Staffordshire, Surrey, Teesside, London and South Wales. The National Probation Directorate is currently in discussion with these areas and they are being asked to explain the reasons for the forecast budget deficits in order that action can be taken to reduce or eliminate the deficits. Other areas, which are currently forecasting a deficit below one per cent. of their budget allocation, will be expected to manage their operations in such a way that any deficit is avoided. Overall, the probation areas are expected to spend within budget. No staffing consequences are expected.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
413 c107-8W; 136000
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Finance Staff Probation National Probation Service for England and Wales
Link
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