HC Deb 08 June 1999 vol 332 cc263-4W
Mr. Cotter

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will reply to the letter from the hon. Member for Weston-super-Mare of 11 January concerning Avon Probation Service. [85657]

Mr. George Howarth

The letter in question was unfortunately misplaced in the Home Office. This was an unacceptable failure, and staff have been informed accordingly. A considered reply has been sent and the action promised in that reply has been completed.