Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2003. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Monday, 1 September 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the responsibilities are of the new Commissioner for Correctional Services.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the responsibilities are of the new Commissioner for Correctional Services. [125663] Paul Goggins: Martin Narey became Commissioner for the Correctional Services on 10 March 2003. His role is to set the strategic direction for and manage the Directors General of the Prison and Probation Services and to ensure the effective, joint working of the Prison and Probation Services and the Youth Justice Board.

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