§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much of the Criminal Justice System Reserve has been(a) allocated and (b) spent to date; and if he will make a statement about his plans to allocate the reserve in (i) 2002–03 and (ii) 2003–04. [2441]
§ Mr. Keith BradleyOf the £100 million Criminal Justice System Reserve in 2001–02, £85 million has been allocated to date. Further allocations will be made during the year. Information on spend to date on approved initiatives is not currently available as it is in the process of being collected from the three Criminal Justice System Departments. Future allocations from the Criminal Justice System Reserve require the joint agreement of the Home Secretary, Lord Chancellor and Attorney-General. The approval of the Chief Secretary to the Treasury is also required prior to the release of money from the Reserve. It is expected that bidding guidance for the Criminal Justice System Reserve for 2002–03 and 2003–04 will be issued to the three Criminal Justice System Departments in August 2001.